29 Dec
2007
29 Dec
'07
11:35 p.m.
Isn't this just the geometric mean of the two segments? http://www.cut-the-knot.org/pythagoras/GeometricMean.shtml --ms -----Original Message----- From: math-fun-bounces@mailman.xmission.com [mailto:math-fun-bounces@mailman.xmission.com]On Behalf Of Marc LeBrun Sent: Saturday, December 29, 2007 18:28 To: Math-Fun Subject: [math-fun] "Greek calculator" puzzle Given a straightedge, compass, unit segment and another of length X, please finitely construct sqrt(X), or show why not. _______________________________________________ math-fun mailing list math-fun@mailman.xmission.com http://mailman.xmission.com/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/math-fun