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In PQR, Q = 90°, seg QM is the median. PQ2 + QR2 = 169. Draw a circumcircle of PQR.

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Solution

Since PQR is a right angled triangle.So, PR2=PQ2+QR2 (Phythagoras theorem)PR2=169 (Given) PR2= 132PR= 13 units

As we know that if a right triangle is inscribed in a circle, then the hypotenuse will be a diameter of the circle.
So, PR is the diameter of the circumcircle.
Radius = 132=6.5 units

Steps of construction:

1. Draw a circle with centre M and a radius of 6.5 units.
2. Draw the diameter PR of the circle.
3. Take a point Q on the circle.
4. Join PQ and RQ.


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