SOLUTION: Thank you in advance. My square quilt block measures 18 inches on the diagonal. What is the length of the sides? What is the formula so I can do this again in future. Regards,

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Question 257557: Thank you in advance. My square quilt block measures 18 inches on the diagonal. What is the length of the sides? What is the formula so I can do this again in future. Regards, Denise
Answer by rfer(16322) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
a^2+b^2=c^2
a^2+b^2=18^2
a^2+b^2=324
162+162=324
sq rt of 162=12.7 in each side