Square In A Triangle

The Problem:

Anyone can draw a square inside an equilateral triangle.

But what is the biggest square you can draw inside a 1m equilateral triangle, and how do you position it ?

Are there any 'competing' ways to position the square ?

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Last modified: June 18, 2007