Brahmagupta's Formula/Historical Note

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Historical Note on Brahmagupta's Formula

While Brahmagupta's Formula bears the name of Brahmagupta, it was apparently known by Archimedes of Syracuse.

Sources

1992: David Wells: Curious and Interesting Puzzles ... (previous) ... (next): The Area Enclosed Against The Seashore: $31$

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Historical Notes