The Philosophy of Arithmetic as Developed from the Three Fundamental Processes of Synthesis, Analysis and Comparison: Containing Also a History of ArithmeticProvides a logical treatment to show the relations of arithmetic to geometry. |
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adopted Albert Girard algebra analysis apples Arabic system arithmetic arithmetical progression Avoirdupois bers called cent CHAPTER circulate coins common fraction common multiple comparison composite numbers contained continued fraction cube root cubic decimal fractions decimal scale definition Denominate Number denote derived difference digits divided dominical letter elementary employed equal factors figures five four fractional units fundamental geometrical progression geometry given gives greatest common divisor hence idea illustrate integers large numbers least common multiple letters mathematicians measure method metic minuend nature nine number expressed number is divisible obtained odd numbers operations origin pound presented prime number principle problem proportion quantity quotient ratio readily reasoning reckoned reduce regarded relation remainder repetend represent Roman rule seen sexagesimal simple square root standard Stevinus subtraction supposed symbols synthesis system of notation term tion Troy pound truths weight whole number writing