Approximation to the Value of Square Root of 2 (Illustration)

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Illustration

by Cristian Violatti
published on 23 September 2013

This is one of the best methods of approximation to the value of square root of 2 used by the Pythagorean brotherhood.

About the Author

Cristian Violatti

Cristian Violatti is an independent author, public speaker, and former editor of Ancient History Encyclopedia with a passion for archaeology and ancient history.

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APA Style

Violatti, C. (2013, September 23). Approximation to the Value of Square Root of 2. Ancient History Encyclopedia. Retrieved from https://www.ancient.eu/image/1432/

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Violatti, Cristian. "Approximation to the Value of Square Root of 2." Ancient History Encyclopedia. Last modified September 23, 2013. https://www.ancient.eu/image/1432/.

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Violatti, Cristian. "Approximation to the Value of Square Root of 2." Ancient History Encyclopedia. Ancient History Encyclopedia, 23 Sep 2013. Web. 20 Apr 2019.