Right Triangle 84
A right triangle has a perimeter of 84 centimeters. The altitude drawn from the right-angle vertex to the hypotenuse divides the hypotenuse into two segments whose lengths are in the ratio 9:16.
A square is placed inside the right triangle so that:
One vertex of the square is at the right-angle vertex.
Two sides of the square lie along the legs of the triangle.
The opposite vertex touches the hypotenuse.
What is the area of the square?
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