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A New Partial Proof of Pythagoras’ Theorem
Hammad Azzam
Pages - 1 - 7     |    Revised - 30-08-2023     |    Published - 01-10-2023
Volume - 4   Issue - 1    |    Publication Date - October 2023  Table of Contents
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KEYWORDS
Pythagoras’ Theorem, Proof by Integration, Novel Approach.
ABSTRACT
This paper proposes an elegant and simple proof of Pythagoras’ Theorem. The proof starts by rotating the non-hypotenuse shorter side on an arc towards the other non-hypotenuse side, then computing a value, x, which starts as a negative value, but increases as the rotation happens. When that value hits zero, the identity is at hand. However, although the proposed work provides a fresh perspective on Pythagoras’ Theorem, it is not complete. Further suggestions to complete the proof are proposed.
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Dr. Hammad Azzam
Managing Director, Citibank - United States of America
hammad.azzam@citi.com


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