Calculate the area of a triangle knowing its 3 heights

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The area of a triangle can be calculated using its three heights (altitudes) with the formula A^{-1} = 4 √(H(H-h_a^{-1})(H-h_b^{-1})(H-h_c^{-1})), where H is the semi-sum of the reciprocals of the altitudes. Given the heights ha = 3 m, hb = 4 m, and hc = 5 m, the area computes to approximately 10.04 m². The online tool TrianCal can be utilized for visualizing and verifying the calculations. Heron's formula is not applicable in this context as it requires side lengths rather than altitudes.

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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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