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ERIC Number: EJ391129
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 1989
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Archimedes and Pi.
Shilgalis, Thomas W.
Mathematics Teacher, v82 n3 p204-06 Mar 1989
Discusses a calculation method to approximate pi. Describes how to get an approximation to the circumscribed and inscribed perimeters of regular polygons of n sides. Presents the computer program and result of the approximation. (YP)
Descriptors: College Mathematics, Computation, Computer Software, Geometric Concepts, Geometric Constructions, Geometry, Mathematical Concepts, Mathematical Models, Mathematics, Mathematics Instruction
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Descriptive; Computer Programs
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Language: English
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