History of Hindu Mathematics: A Source Book v1.c8.s4.66

v1.c8.s4.66

Finally multiplying 3 by 2 and rubbing out 2, which is required no longer, and substituting 6 in its place, we get The multiplier is then moved one step further giving 753 / 240964 Multiplying by 4 the digits of the multiplier 753, and setting the results as before we obtain {lcl} (i) & {r} 753 / 243764 & multiplying 7 × 4 and setting the result; / (ii) & {r} 753 / 243964 & multiplying 5 × 4 and setting the result; / (iii) & {r} 753 / 243972 & multiplying 3 × 4 and setting the result.