A family of formulae for pi (Q2837899)

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scientific article; zbMATH DE number 6184892
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    A family of formulae for pi
    scientific article; zbMATH DE number 6184892

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      8 July 2013
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      Clairaut's equation
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      circle method
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      constructions with straightedge and compass
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      Pythagorean triples
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      asymptotic formulae
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      Pi
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      A family of formulae for pi (English)
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      A simple circle method for constructing rational points and tangents with straightedge and compass is introduced; taking the limit, this leads to a family of \(N\) formulae for \(\pi\). The whole process is based on the derivation of a Pythagorean triple and the construction of the circle by irregular inscribed polygons with rational area.
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