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HYPOT function

HYPOT(x,y) returns the square root of the sum of squares of its arguments x and y. This corresponds to calculating the length of the hypotenuse of a right-angled triangle.

The HYPOT function is defined as:

Hypotenuse function$$ r = \sqrt { x^2 + y^2 } $$

Examples

HYPOT(3,4) equals 5

HYPOT(5,12) equals 13

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