History of Hindu Mathematics: A Source Book v2.c17.s19.t1.2
History of Hindu Mathematics: A Source Book v2.c17.s19.t1.2
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v2.c17.s19.t1.2
“The square of the diagonal (of a *generated* rectangle) gives three equal sides; the fourth (is obtained) by subtracting the square of the upright from thrice the square of the side (of that rectangle). If greater, it is the base; if less, it is the face.”¹