Mathematics in Ancient and Medieval India c7.s5.175

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c7.s5.175

In order to obtain an integral solution of the original equation Nx²+t=y² from those of the interpolators with ±2, ±4, the principle of composition is applied. The truth of these two propositions was perhaps understood by Bhāskara II in case of concrete instances, for no proof was given by him.

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