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Common terms and phrases
acres amount angle applied atmosphere axis base becomes body called cause centre circle College common computation condition constant contains Continued curve denote determine direction distance divide draw earth's equal equation evident example expression factor figure force four fraction geometry given gives greater Hence increase integral length Mass Mathematics maximum means method Monthly motion multiplied negative notes observed obtain oxen parallel passing perpendicular plane positive PRIZE probability problem Probs Professor proportional proposition prove published quantities quaternions radius ratio remainder represented respectively roots rule sides similar SOLUTION square student Substituting supposed surface taken tangent third tion triangle unit whole
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Page 321 - First, that the maximum of polygons formed of given sides may be inscribed in a circle ; secondly, that the maximum of isoperimetrical polygons having a given number of sides has its sides equal ; and thirdly, that such a regular polygon is of smaller area than a circle isoperimetrical with it. 134. Theorem. The area of a triangle is found by multiplying the base by half the altitude. This theorem has been already proved (Art. 111). 135. We shall need the Pythagorean proposition, which implies all...