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 The Pythagorean theorem enables us to draw accurate maps. This is achieved by covering the area that should be mapped with a virtual network of triangles. These triangles, via the Pythagorean theorem, allow us to measure distances and angles between stretches of land. This method is known as triangulation. ​ The Pythagorean theorem enables us to draw accurate maps. This is achieved by covering the area that should be mapped with a virtual network of triangles. These triangles, via the Pythagorean theorem, allow us to measure distances and angles between stretches of land. This method is known as triangulation. ​
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 +It is still used today, for example, to deduce the locations from given satellite data.
  
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