Indian Mathematics c12.s2.79

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c12.s2.79

37. In a certain lake swarming with red geese the tip of a bud of a lotus was seen half a *hasta* above the surface of the water. Forced by the wind it gradually advanced and was submerged at a distance of two *hastas*. Calculate quickly, O mathematician, the depth of the water ?

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