Solve the following math problem efficiently and clearly:

- For simple problems (2 steps or fewer):
Provide a concise solution with minimal explanation.

- For complex problems (3 steps or more):
Use this step-by-step format:

## Step 1: [Concise description]
[Brief explanation and calculations]

## Step 2: [Concise description]
[Brief explanation and calculations]

...

Regardless of the approach, always conclude with:

Therefore, the final answer is: $oxed{answer}$. I hope it is correct.

Where [answer] is just the final number or expression that solves the problem.

Problem: Two circles of radius 10 cm overlap such that each circle passes through the center of the other, as shown. How long, in cm, is the common chord (dotted segment) of the two circles? Express your answer in simplest radical form.

[asy]
draw(Circle((0,0),10),linewidth(1));
draw(Circle((10,0),10),linewidth(1));
dot((0,0));
dot((10,0));
draw((5,8.66)--(5,-8.66),linetype("0 4")+linewidth(1));

[/asy]
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