Pythagorean Theorem by Hexagonal Tessellation

The applet below presents an interactive version of Proof #38 from the Pythagorean theorem page. The proof is based on a superposition of two plane tessellations of which one is by parahexagons.

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Pythagorean Theorem by Hexagonal Tessellation

This applet requires Sun's Java VM 2 which your browser may perceive as a popup. Which it is not. If you want to see the applet work, visit Sun's website at http://www.java.com/en/download/index.jsp, download and install Java VM and enjoy the applet.

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