Mathematics in Ancient and Medieval India c7.s5.43
Mathematics in Ancient and Medieval India c7.s5.43
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c7.s5.43
The equations (2) & (3) are identical. This was purposely done by Āryabhaṭa I, by selecting (r_nt ± c)/(r_n-1) = q₁ or q₂ according as the number of partial quotients in the Table are odd or even (chosen by Āryabhaṭa I.)