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Meaning of Hero's formula in English:

Hero's formula

(also Heron's formula)

Pronunciation /ˈhɪərəʊz ˌfɔːmjʊlə/

noun

Mathematics

  • A formula giving the area of a triangle in terms of the lengths of its sides.

    For a triangle with sides of length a, b, and c, the area A = √s(s − a)(s − b)(s − c), where s = ½(a + b + c).

Origin

Late 19th century. From the genitive of the name of Hero (also Heron) of Alexandria (fl. ca.d. 60), scientist and engineer, who described the formula.