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In ΔEFG, e = 34 inches, f = 73 inches and g=89 inches. Find the area of ΔEFG to the nearest square inch.

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Explanation:

Heron's formula when all 3 sides (a, b, c) are given :

s = (a + b + c)/2

A = sqrt(s(s-a)(s-b)(s-c))

in our case

s = (34+73+89)/2 = 98

A = sqrt(98(98-34)(98-73)(98-89)) =

= sqrt(98×64×25×9) = sqrt(98)×8×5×3 =

= sqrt(2×49)×120 = sqrt(2)×7×120 =

= sqrt(2)×840 = 1,187.939392... ≈ 1,188 in²

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