The Shulbasutras of Baudhayana, Apastamba, Katyayana and Manava: With Text, English Translation and Commentary c8.t1.22

The Śulbasūtras of Baudhāyana, Āpastamba, Kātyāyana and Mānava: With Text, English Translation and Commentary c8.t1.22

1.6-1.7. *Rectangle and isosceles trapezium.* Baudhāyana's method of construction of rectangle with the help of a cord runs as follows :