A treatise on mensuration, both in theory and practice. The second edition, with many additionsG. G. J.&J. Robinson, 1788 - 16 pages |
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Page ix
... problems became eafy and familiar to every one ; things which before feemed to be infuperable , became eafy examples ... problem could be effected only in particular cafes : among the exceptions , to the great mortification of geometri ...
... problems became eafy and familiar to every one ; things which before feemed to be infuperable , became eafy examples ... problem could be effected only in particular cafes : among the exceptions , to the great mortification of geometri ...
Page xii
... problems which relate to the meafures of the lines , furfaces , and folidities of each particular figure , immediately after each other , because the knowledge of the one commonly led to that of the others . The latter parts of the book ...
... problems which relate to the meafures of the lines , furfaces , and folidities of each particular figure , immediately after each other , because the knowledge of the one commonly led to that of the others . The latter parts of the book ...
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... 90 degrees . D K BAC め The definition of folids , or bodies , will be given afterwards , when we come to treat of the menfuration of folids . PROBLEMS . B 4 1 PROBLEM S. PROB PROBLEM I. To divide a given Sect . 1. ] 7 DEFINITIONS .
... 90 degrees . D K BAC め The definition of folids , or bodies , will be given afterwards , when we come to treat of the menfuration of folids . PROBLEMS . B 4 1 PROBLEM S. PROB PROBLEM I. To divide a given Sect . 1. ] 7 DEFINITIONS .
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Charles Hutton. 1 PROBLEM S. PROB PROBLEM I. To divide a given Line A B into two Equal Parts . From the centers A and B , with any radius greater than half AB , defcribe arcs cutting each other in A m and n . Draw the line mcn , and it ...
Charles Hutton. 1 PROBLEM S. PROB PROBLEM I. To divide a given Line A B into two Equal Parts . From the centers A and B , with any radius greater than half AB , defcribe arcs cutting each other in A m and n . Draw the line mcn , and it ...
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... problem is more easily effected with a parallel ruler . PROBLEM V. To erect a Perpendicular from a given Point A in a given Line BC . CASE I. When the Point is near the Middle of the Line . On each fide of the point A take any two equal ...
... problem is more easily effected with a parallel ruler . PROBLEM V. To erect a Perpendicular from a given Point A in a given Line BC . CASE I. When the Point is near the Middle of the Line . On each fide of the point A take any two equal ...
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