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Mathematical Education, 2023, Issue 1(105), Pages 54–66 (Mi mo831)  

From the history of mathematics

Fractions for $\sqrt{2}$, $\sqrt{3}$, $\sqrt{5}$, quasi-pythagorean triples and the appearance of the royal cubit, foot and inch in Egypt during the Old Kingdom. Part II

A. N. Kovalev
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Abstract: It is hypothesized that in the Old Kingdom, after finding the fraction 47/21 for $\sqrt{5}$, discovered by Shchetnikov when analyzing the proportions of the burial chamber of the Great Pyramid, an inch was introduced as 1/21 of the royal cubit. Examples are given from architecture and religious art in which the inch was used.
Document Type: Popular science or education materials
UDC: 51-74 904
Language: Russian
Citation: A. N. Kovalev, “Fractions for $\sqrt{2}$, $\sqrt{3}$, $\sqrt{5}$, quasi-pythagorean triples and the appearance of the royal cubit, foot and inch in Egypt during the Old Kingdom. Part II”, Math. Ed., 2023, no. 1(105), 54–66
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\by A.~N.~Kovalev
\paper Fractions for $\sqrt{2}$, $\sqrt{3}$, $\sqrt{5}$, quasi-pythagorean triples and the appearance of the royal cubit, foot and inch in Egypt during the Old Kingdom. Part II
\jour Math. Ed.
\yr 2023
\issue 1(105)
\pages 54--66
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