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The Geometry of the 3-4-5 Rule in Professional Trades
In professional fields such as carpentry, landscaping, and construction, the '3-4-5 rule' is a fundamental technique used to verify that a corner is perfectly square (a 90-degree angle). Describe the mathematical basis for this rule. In your response, state the Pythagorean Theorem formula and show the specific step-by-step calculation for a right triangle with legs of 3 units and 4 units to recall how the length of the hypotenuse is determined.
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