Mathematics in Ancient and Medieval India c6.s5.33
Mathematics in Ancient and Medieval India c6.s5.33
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Hence the side of the desired square is given approximately by 1 + ⅓ + 1/3.4 - 1/3.4.34 which gives the value of √2. This method is simpler and straight forward than that of Thibaut. Datta also discussed fully the knowledge of value of the irrationality of √2 of Hindus and concluded that the irrationality of √2 was known to the ancient Hindus, though no direct method is available in the Śulba texts. Sen has also discussed this in A Concise History of Science in India (p. 154–55).