Pythagorean Leg Calculator: 17 units Hypotenuse (c); 12 units Known Leg
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17 units Hypotenuse (c); 12 units Known Leg converts to
12.041595 units
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Input: 17 units Hypotenuse (c); 12 units Known Leg
Output: 12.041595 units
Pythagorean Leg Calculator
Calculate a missing right-triangle leg from hypotenuse and the other leg using a = √(c² - b²).
Calculated Result
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Nearby Reference Values
| Scenario | Missing Leg |
|---|---|
| 15 units Hypotenuse (c); 12 units Known Leg | 9 units |
| 17 units Hypotenuse (c); 3 units Known Leg | 16.733201 units |
| 17 units Hypotenuse (c); 4 units Known Leg | 16.522712 units |
| 17 units Hypotenuse (c); 5 units Known Leg | 16.248077 units |
| 17 units Hypotenuse (c); 8 units Known Leg | 15 units |
| 17 units Hypotenuse (c); 12 units Known Leg | 12.041595 units |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Pythagorean Leg Calculator, formulas, and expected usage.
What does the Pythagorean Leg Calculator calculator do?
It helps with solving right triangles when one leg and the hypotenuse are known.
What formula does the Pythagorean Leg Calculator calculator use?
Missing leg = √(hypotenuse² - known leg²).
What inputs are valid?
Hypotenuse must be greater than the known leg, and lengths cannot be negative.
When would I use this?
solving right triangles when one leg and the hypotenuse are known
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