Pythagorean theorem
relation in Euclidean geometry among the three sides of a right triangle
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Summary
Pythagorean theorem is a theorem[1]. It ranks in the top 0.077% of theorem entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (26,139 views/month, #1 of 1,306).[2]
Key Facts
- Named after: Pythagoras[3]
- Part of: list of theorems[4], Pythagoras–Euclid theorems[5]
- Commons category: Pythagorean theorem[6]
- Topic's main category: Category:Pythagorean theorem[7]
- Described at URL: https://www.geogebra.org/m/ZFTGX57r[8]
- Described by source: Meyers Konversations-Lexikon, 4th edition (1885–1890)[9], New International Encyclopedia[10], Khan Academy[11], Mathwords[12], mathisfun.com[13], AoPS Wiki[14], mathisfun.com dictionary[15]
- Statement describes: right triangle[16]
- Studied by: Euclidean geometry[17]
- Permanent duplicated item: Q110206185[18]
- On focus list of Wikimedia project: Wikipedia:List of articles all languages should have[19], Wikipedia:Vital articles/Level/4[20]
- Maintained by WikiProject: WikiProject Mathematics[21]
- Generalization of: Pythagorean trigonometric identity[22], parallel postulate[23]
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Influence
Things named for Pythagorean theorem include Pythagorean triple[24], a mathematical concept[25] and Pythagorean field[26].
Why It Matters
Pythagorean theorem has Wikipedia articles in 30 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[27] It is known by 71 alternative names across languages and contexts.[28]
Entities named for it include Pythagorean triple[24], a mathematical concept[25] and Pythagorean field[26].