Impossible rational triangles

· John Cook · Sept. 2, 2025, 11:12 a.m.
Summary
This blog post discusses the concept of rational triangles, explaining that while two sides can be rational lengths, finding a third side that also maintains a rational area is not necessarily possible. It explores the complexities involved in the geometrical properties of triangles with rational dimensions.
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