The Shulbasutras of Baudhayana, Apastamba, Katyayana and Manava: With Text, English Translation and Commentary c8.t30.5

c8.t30.5

**4.5.** *Transformation of an isosceles triangle into a square.* For transformation of an isosceles triangle into a square, the isosceles triangle *ECG* is divided by the *prācī* line *EF* (Fig. 4). Now tr. *ECF* is transferred to the other side so that tr. *EGH* is now its new position. Thus tr. *ECG* is transformed into the rectangle *EFGH*. This rectangle is changed into a square by the *sūtra Kśl.* 3.2. It has also been discussed by Āpastamba (*Āśl.* 12.4-12.8).