A Manual of Greek MathematicsCourier Corporation, 29 dec 2003 - 576 pagina's This concise but thorough history encompasses the enduring contributions of the ancient Greek mathematicians whose works form the basis of most modern mathematics. Written by a distinguished scholar and mathematician, the well-written, nontechnical text is geared toward high school, college, and graduate students, teachers, and those seeking a historical perspective on mathematics. Topics include Pythagorean arithmetic, Plato's use and philosophy of mathematics, an in-depth analysis of Euclid's "Elements," the beginnings of Greek algebra and trigonometry, and other mathematical milestones. |
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... Right-angled triangles with sides in rationa numbers - - - (e) Oblong numbers The theory of proportion and means Geometric Means . The irrational 11 11 11 12 14 14 15 18 19 20 23 24 24 28 29 31 32 36 38 39 4l 43 43 44 45 46 48 51 53 54 ...
... Right-angled triangles with sides in rationa numbers - - - (e) Oblong numbers The theory of proportion and means Geometric Means . The irrational 11 11 11 12 14 14 15 18 19 20 23 24 24 28 29 31 32 36 38 39 4l 43 43 44 45 46 48 51 53 54 ...
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... right-angled triangles Treatise on Polygonal Numbers 484 484 484 487 487 490 491 491 491 492 493 493 494 I INTRODUCTORY WHY should we study Greek mathematics' In the. XVIII. COMMENTATOERS AND MINOR, WRITERS Cleomedes Theon of Smyrna ...
... right-angled triangles Treatise on Polygonal Numbers 484 484 484 487 487 490 491 491 491 492 493 493 494 I INTRODUCTORY WHY should we study Greek mathematics' In the. XVIII. COMMENTATOERS AND MINOR, WRITERS Cleomedes Theon of Smyrna ...
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