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The hypotenuse of a right triangle is `3sqrt(10)` cm. If the smaller leg is tripled and the longer leg is doubled, new hypotenuse will be `9sqrt(5)`cm. Is it possible to draw such a triangle? If yes, how long are the legs of the triangle?

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