History of Hindu Mathematics: A Source Book v2.c17.s18.4

v2.c17.s18.4

"As many squares (of equal size) as you wish to combine into one, the transverse line will be (equal to) one less than that ; twice a side will be (equal to) one more than that ; (thus) form (an isosceles) triangle. Its arrow (*i.e.*, altitude) will do that."²