# Math Help - using medians of triangles to find the length of the legs

1. ## using medians of triangles to find the length of the legs

Hey guys. I have this problem for a math class that I'm taking, and I can't seem to find the answer.

The problem is:

In triangle PQR, it is given that PQ=6, QR=8, and that the medians to these two sides intersect perpendicularly. Find the length of PR.

Any help would be greatly appreciated! Thanks!

2. Originally Posted by kch02
Hey guys. I have this problem for a math class that I'm taking, and I can't seem to find the answer.

The problem is:

In triangle PQR, it is given that PQ=6, QR=8, and that the medians to these two sides intersect perpendicularly. Find the length of PR.

Any help would be greatly appreciated! Thanks!
Read this: Nick's Mathematical Puzzles: Solution 100
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