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The discussion focuses on calculating the area of a triangle using its three heights, specifically ha = 3 m, hb = 4 m, and hc = 5 m. Participants are prompted to consider the use of Heron's formula and the semi-sum of the reciprocals of the altitudes to derive the area. The area is estimated to be around 10.03 m² to 10.05 m², with a note that using an online calculator like TrianCal can assist in visualizing the results. The conversation emphasizes the mathematical relationships between the triangle's heights and its area. Accurate calculations are essential for determining the correct area based on the given heights.
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Calculate the area of a triangle knowing its 3 heights

ha = 3 m
hb = 4 m
hc = 5 m

NOTE = You can use the online triangle calculator TrianCal to see and draw the results.
NOTE = Do not use the values ??of responses.

A) 10.03 m2
B) 10.04 m2
C) 10.05 m2
D) Imposible
 
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greg1313 said:
Can you apply Heron's formula?
thanks...
Next, denoting the altitudes from sides a, b, and c respectively as ha, hb, and hc, and denoting the semi-sum of the reciprocals of the altitudes as H = (h_a^{-1} + h_b^{-1} + h_c^{-1})/2 we have[11]

A^{-1} = 4 \sqrt{H(H-h_a^{-1})(H-h_b^{-1})(H-h_c^{-1})}.
 
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Here is a little puzzle from the book 100 Geometric Games by Pierre Berloquin. The side of a small square is one meter long and the side of a larger square one and a half meters long. One vertex of the large square is at the center of the small square. The side of the large square cuts two sides of the small square into one- third parts and two-thirds parts. What is the area where the squares overlap?

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