The Pythagorean Theorem states that the sum of the squares of the two shorter sides of a right triangle equals the square of the longest side, which is called the hypotenuse. This is Proposition 47 in Euclid.

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The Pythagorean Theorem states that the sum of the squares of the two shorter sides of a right triangle equals the square of the longest side, which is called the hypotenuse. This is Proposition 47 in Euclid.

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