History of Hindu Mathematics: A Source Book v2.c17.s14.112
History of Hindu Mathematics: A Source Book v2.c17.s14.112
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dividing by this twice the optional number, namely 6, we get the lesser root for the additive unity as 6. Whence, proceeding as before, the greater root comes out as 17.