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PHP hypot() Function

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Example

Calculate the hypotenuse of different right-angle triangles:

<?php
echo hypot(3,4) . "<br>";
echo hypot(4,6) . "<br>";
echo hypot(1,3) . "<br>";
echo sqrt(3*3+4*4);
?>
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Definition and Usage

The hypot() function calculates the hypotenuse of a right-angle triangle.

Tip: This function is equivalent to sqrt(x*x + y*y).


Syntax

hypot(x,y);

Parameter Description
x Required. Specifies the length of first side
y Required. Specifies the length of second side

Technical Details

Return Value: The length of the hypotenuse
Return Type: Float
PHP Version: 4.1+

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