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... Hence it follows , that ( by Art . 1. ) the Indices of a Series of Numbers in geometrical Progreffion , are Logarithms of the Terms in that Progreffion . 4. Hence , by the Nature of geometrical Progref- fions , it follows , that , if ...
... Hence it follows , that ( by Art . 1. ) the Indices of a Series of Numbers in geometrical Progreffion , are Logarithms of the Terms in that Progreffion . 4. Hence , by the Nature of geometrical Progref- fions , it follows , that , if ...
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... Hence plainly appears the Propriety of the Term Logarithms , it fignifying , according to its Etymology , a Number of Ratios . 7. Logarithms may be of various Kinds ; for in- ftead of the Series 1 , 2 , 4 , & c . above , we may ...
... Hence plainly appears the Propriety of the Term Logarithms , it fignifying , according to its Etymology , a Number of Ratios . 7. Logarithms may be of various Kinds ; for in- ftead of the Series 1 , 2 , 4 , & c . above , we may ...
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... Hence , the * arith- xxy = 2 metical Mean of any two Logarithms is equal to the Logarithm of the geometrical Mean of the two natu- ral Numbers ; confequently , the Logarithm of any intermediate Number may be found , by finding the ...
... Hence , the * arith- xxy = 2 metical Mean of any two Logarithms is equal to the Logarithm of the geometrical Mean of the two natu- ral Numbers ; confequently , the Logarithm of any intermediate Number may be found , by finding the ...
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... Hence we have the Logarithms of 3.1622777 and 10 given . Log . of 10 7 II . Log . of 3.1622777 = 0.5 Hence the Log , of 10 X 3.1622777 , 1.5 viz . of 5.6234132 is 0.75 0.75 ( 3. ) We have now the Logarithms of 10 and 5.6234132 given ...
... Hence we have the Logarithms of 3.1622777 and 10 given . Log . of 10 7 II . Log . of 3.1622777 = 0.5 Hence the Log , of 10 X 3.1622777 , 1.5 viz . of 5.6234132 is 0.75 0.75 ( 3. ) We have now the Logarithms of 10 and 5.6234132 given ...
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... Hence , by Art . 17 , i + a = c + r = 1 + a = c— taken negatively , ( that is , changing the Signs , ) riz . —t — a + c + r = the Logarithm of 2 n Bat for the binomial Logarithm we have two Cafes , ft , When ris greater than a , then ...
... Hence , by Art . 17 , i + a = c + r = 1 + a = c— taken negatively , ( that is , changing the Signs , ) riz . —t — a + c + r = the Logarithm of 2 n Bat for the binomial Logarithm we have two Cafes , ft , When ris greater than a , then ...
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