Zhoubi Suanjing
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The Zhoubi Suanjing, also known by many other names, is an ancient Chinese astronomical and mathematical work. The Zhoubi is most famous for its presentation of Chinese cosmology and a form of the Pyt
The Gougu Theorem diagram added to the Zhoubi by Zhao Shuang
Pages of the Zhoubi Suanjing
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Title page from a Ming dynasty printed edition of the Zhoubi Suanjing
Pythagorean theorem
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In mathematics, the Pythagorean theorem or Pythagoras's theorem is a fundamental relation in Euclidean geometry between the three sides of a right triangle. It states that the area of the square whose
Zhoubi Suanjing
…names, is an ancient Chinese astronomical and mathematical work. The Zhoubi is most famous for its presentation of Chinese cosmology and a form of the Pythagorean theorem. It claims to present 246 problems worked out by the Duke of Zhou as well as members of his court, placing its composition during the 11th century BC…
The Plimpton 322 tablet records Pythagorean triples from Babylonian times.