Radius of arc

[woody]

Hi!
I was wondering if it is possible to calculate the radius of an arc knowing only following parameters:

in other words, not knowing the sagitta, only a height the length "a" from the edge

Thank you in advance

 

[Deleted member 4993]

Hi!
I was wondering if it is possible to calculate the radius of an arc knowing only following parameters:
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in other words, not knowing the sagitta, only a height the length "a" from the edge

Thank you in advance

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