Question 1135656
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Use the Pithagorean theorem.


You are given the hypotenuse of the right triangle of 39 meters long and one of the two legs of 15 meters long.


Then the other leg (which is exactly the value under the question) is


    {{{sqrt(39^2 - 15^2)}}} = 36 meters.   <U>ANSWER</U>
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