History of Hindu Mathematics: A Source Book v2.c17.s16.33

v2.c17.s16.33

"Divide the multiplier (of a Square-nature) by an arbitrary square number so that there is left no remainder. Take the quotient as the multiplier (of another Square-nature). The lesser root (of the reduced equation) divided by the square-root of the divisor will be the lesser root (of the original equation)."²