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Looking for a and b — and I accidentally re-proved the Pythagorean theorem Feb 2026

  • khoitsma
  • editor's pick, Mathematics
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the given right triangle

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Minimal Footprint Dropdowns in Excel Oct 2025

  • khoitsma
  • editor's pick, Excel, Python, PyXLL
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2D Engineering Interpolation Jun 2025

  • khoitsma
  • ASCE, editor's pick, Excel, Mathematics, Python, PyXLL, Video
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2D Engineering Interpolation — Jun 2025

typical table highlighted

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Most general equation for the area of a triangle Feb 2025

  • khoitsma
  • Concept, Desmos Calculator, editor's pick, Mathematics
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Multi-Dimension Data Table MDDT Feb 2025

  • khoitsma
  • Concept, editor's pick, Excel, PyQt, Python, PyXLL, Video
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Variations on a Theme?

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Interval Filter using PyXLL Oct 2024

  • khoitsma
  • editor's pick, Excel, Python, PyXLL, Video
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UPDATE

I built a set of functions demonstrating dynamic filtering and sorting using Excel and PyXLL. The functions determine whether a value is within a numeric interval (closed, open, or any combination).

A video illustrates the performance.


One million filters

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