👉 Pythagoras' theorem, also known as Pythagorean theorem, is a fundamental geometric theorem in mathematics that states that in any right-angled triangle, the square of the length of the hypotenuse (the side opposite the right angle) is equal to the sum of the squares of the lengths of the other two sides. It was discovered by Greek mathematician Pythagoras around 570 BC and has had a profound impact on mathematics, physics, engineering, and many fields in