History of Hindu Mathematics: A Source Book v2.c17.s18.t2.71
History of Hindu Mathematics: A Source Book v2.c17.s18.t2.71
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In particular, putting m = 12, p = 6, q = 8 in Brahmagupta's general solution, Pṛthûdakasvâmî derives a scalene triangle of which the sides (13, 15), base (14), altitude (12), area (84) and the segments of the base (5, 9) are all integral numbers.