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Breaking Down the Pythagorean Theorem: History and Applications
The Historical Origins of the Pythagorean Theorem The Pythagorean theorem, a fundamental principle in mathematics, has its origins tracing back to several ancient civilizations. Among the earliest known references are the Babylonians, who, as early as 2000 BCE, possessed knowledge of the relationship between the sides of a right triangle. They documented their mathematical findings…