The elements of Euclid for the use of schools and colleges; comprising the first six books and portions of the eleventh and twelfth books; (1903)
Euclid, Todhunter, I. (Isaac), 1820-1884, ed. edt, Simson, Robert, 1687-1768, ed. edt · London; New York, Macmillan · leaf 411
a circle will go round AMQN ; [Page 173, Ex. 1./. zPNQ^zPAM. [III. 21. Hence we have the following synthetical solution. Produce AP toQ, so that the rectangle AP, PQ may = the given rectangle: describeon PQ a segment of a circle containing an z equal to the zPAM, andlet it meet AC in N ; the… … Let A and B be the given points, and CD the given straight line. Ixviii EUCLIDS ELEMENTS. Suppose PMN to be the required A inscribed in the given circle.Draw NE parallel to AB ; join EM, and produce it if necessary tomeet AB at F. If the point F were known the problem might be considered solved.For…
Euclid's Elements · Geometry · Mathematics, Greek
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