The new practical gager1820 |
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... dividend exactly as in whole numbers , count the number of decimals in each , and if the dividend contain fewer decimal places than the divisor , annex to the dividend decimal ciphers , till there are at least as many decimals in the ...
... dividend exactly as in whole numbers , count the number of decimals in each , and if the dividend contain fewer decimal places than the divisor , annex to the dividend decimal ciphers , till there are at least as many decimals in the ...
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... dividend . Attending to this , and proceeding as in whole numbers , it will be , • 1523 ) 152.3000 ( 1000 1523 000 Now , as in this example the number of decimal places in the dividend has no excess over the number of decimals in the ...
... dividend . Attending to this , and proceeding as in whole numbers , it will be , • 1523 ) 152.3000 ( 1000 1523 000 Now , as in this example the number of decimal places in the dividend has no excess over the number of decimals in the ...
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... dividend to extend it in order to subtract the figures that must unavoidably be placed under it . Annexing , therefore , five or six ciphers at pleasure , and proceed- ing as already directed , it will be , 94.32 ) 06000000 ( 000636 ...
... dividend to extend it in order to subtract the figures that must unavoidably be placed under it . Annexing , therefore , five or six ciphers at pleasure , and proceed- ing as already directed , it will be , 94.32 ) 06000000 ( 000636 ...
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... dividend in many instances , however , the quotient will not be finite , shewing that no decimal fraction whatever can equal exactly the vulgar fraction to be reduced . In some cases the quotient will consist of the same figure in ...
... dividend in many instances , however , the quotient will not be finite , shewing that no decimal fraction whatever can equal exactly the vulgar fraction to be reduced . In some cases the quotient will consist of the same figure in ...
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... dividend ; but those who wish to acquire an extensive knowledge of decimals must consult systems in which the subject is treated at large , since a few general principles with their application to the practice of gaging , are all that ...
... dividend ; but those who wish to acquire an extensive knowledge of decimals must consult systems in which the subject is treated at large , since a few general principles with their application to the practice of gaging , are all that ...
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30 inches A. G. divisor 282 ale gallons altitude area is required base bottom bung diameter Cask centre chord circular divisor circular gage-point Circular Segments conjugate diameter content is required Copper cross diameters crown cube cubic inches denomination determine the Content Diam diameter Multiply Dimension Book dipping place distance divide the product dividend division dry inches ellipsis equal EXAMPLE factor find the Area frustum Gage and Inch given figure given number greatest diameter inch deep inch in depth Lastly Let ABCD malt bushels mean diameter mean proportional measure middle mouth number of cubic opposite ordinates parabolic parallel perpendicular plane figure proposed integer quotient radius remainder required in wine Set the circular side SLIDING RULE SOLUTION Specific Gravity square inches square root straight line subtract sum Multiply tabular number tenths transverse diameter triangle ullage vulgar fraction Wet Inches Wherefore whole content wine gallons
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Page 39 - To draw a straight line perpendicular to a given straight line of an unlimited length, from a given point without it. Let AB be the given straight line, which may be produced to any length both ways, and let c be a point without it.
Page 27 - A diameter of a circle is a straight line drawn through the centre, and terminated both ways by the circumference.
Page 62 - Multiply the sum of the parallel sides by the perpendicular distance between them, and half the product will be the area.
Page 56 - To measure a Parallelogram, or long square. RULE. Multiply the length by the breadth, and the product will be the area or superficial content.
Page 65 - TO FIND THE AREA OF A CIRCLE. Rule. — Multiply the square of the diameter by .7854 and the product will be the area.
Page xv - Separate the given number into periods of two figures each, beginning at the right hand: the period on the left will often contain but one figure.
Page 40 - To bisect a given finite straight line, that is, to divide it into two equal parts. Let AB be the given straight line : it is required to divide it intotwo equal parts.
Page 37 - At a given point in a given straight line, to erect a perpendicular to that line. Let AB be the given line and C the given point.
Page iii - EULE.—Divide as in whole numbers, and point off as many decimal places in the quotient as the number of decimal places in the dividend exceeds the number in the divisor.
Page 32 - A cylinder is conceived to be generated by the revolution of a rectangle about one of its sides as an axis.