The Science of the Shulba: A Study in Early Hindu Geometry c20.s1.7
The Science of the Śulba: A Study in Early Hindu Geometry c20.s1.7
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In terms of decimal fractions, this works out √ 2 = 1·4142156. According to modern calculation √ 2 = 1·414213. Thus it is clear that the ancient Hindus attained, a very remarkable degree of accuracy in calculating an approximate value of √ 2.