History of Hindu Mathematics: A Source Book v2.c17.s14.104

v2.c17.s14.104

*Solutions.* "In the second example assume 1 as the lesser root. Multiplying its square by the *prakṛti*, namely 11, subtracting 2 and then extracting the square-root, we get the greater root as 3. Hence the statement for composition is² m=11 & l=1 & g=3 & i=-2 / & l=1 & g=3 & i=-2