History of Hindu Mathematics: A Source Book ...Motilal Banarsi Das, 1935 - Hindu mathematics |
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according added additive algebra amount applied arbitrary assume base becomes Bhāskara Bhāskara II Brahmagupta BrSpSi calculated called coefficient common cube described determined diagonals difference diminished divided dividend division divisor equal equation example four further given gives greater root half Hence Hindu illustration increased indicated integers interpolator isosceles known later lesser root linear Mahāvīra means method multiplied Nārāyana negative observes obtained operations optional number original particular places positive prakṛti Principle problem pulveriser quadratic quadrilateral quantities quotient rational rectangle reduced remainder residue respectively result right triangles root rule says side similar simple smaller solution solve square Square-nature square-root Substituting subtracted Suppose taken taking Tell term third tion treatise twice unity unknown upright Whence writes xviii