Etymology

Heron's formula

Today it means: The formula A=√(s(s-a)(s-b)(s-c)), where a, b, and c are the sidelengths of a triangle, s is its semiperimeter, and A is its area. Full definition →

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The story

Named after Hero of Alexandria.

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