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This is one of the best methods of approximation to the value of square root of 2 used by the Pythagorean brotherhood.
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APA Style
Violatti, C. (2013, September 23). Approximation to the Value of Square Root of 2. World History Encyclopedia. Retrieved from https://www.worldhistory.org/image/1432/approximation-to-the-value-of-square-root-of-2/
Chicago Style
Violatti, Cristian. "Approximation to the Value of Square Root of 2." World History Encyclopedia. Last modified September 23, 2013. https://www.worldhistory.org/image/1432/approximation-to-the-value-of-square-root-of-2/.
MLA Style
Violatti, Cristian. "Approximation to the Value of Square Root of 2." World History Encyclopedia. World History Encyclopedia, 23 Sep 2013. Web. 26 Jul 2024.
