History of Hindu Mathematics: A Source Book v2.c17.s1.51

v2.c17.s1.51

If m be put equal to 972 (n—1), so that the area of the enlarged altar is n times its original area, we get x = √n, some particular cases of which are described in the *Sulba*. The particular cases, when n = 14 or 14 3/7, are found as early as the *Śatapatha Brâhmaṇa*¹ (*c.* 2000 B.C.).