Heron's formula

English

Alternative forms

  • Hero's formula

Etymology

Named after Hero of Alexandria.

Proper noun

Heron's formula

  1. The formula , where a, b, and c are the sidelengths of a triangle, s is its semiperimeter, and A is its area.
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