HYPOT(3M)           UNIX Programmer's Manual            HYPOT(3M)

NAME
     hypot - Euclidean distance

SYNOPSIS
     #include <math.h>

     double hypot (x, y)
     double x, y;

HP-UX COMPATIBILITY
     Level:    HP-UX/RUN ONLY

     Origin:   System III

DESCRIPTION
     _H_y_p_o_t returns

          sqrt(x*x + y*y),

     taking precautions against unwarranted overflows.

SEE ALSO
     sqrt(3M).