Mathematics in Ancient and Medieval India c6.s5.1

c6.s5.1

The value of √2 given by Baudhāyana² in his *Śulbasūtras* is : $√2 = 1 + ⅓ + 1/3.4 - 1/3.4.34 ( approx. ).$ This is also given by Āpastamba³ and Kātyāyana.⁴ In terms of decimal fractions, this becomes √2 = 1.4142156. According to modern calculation √2 = 1.414213…… .