The Encyclopedia of Architecture, Historical, Theoretical, and PracticalCrown, 1982 - 1364 pages |
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Page 290
... given point C is near the end of the line . P D Α E From any point D ( fig . 360. ) assumed above the line as a centre , through the given point C describe a circle cutting the given line at E , and through E and the centre D draw the ...
... given point C is near the end of the line . P D Α E From any point D ( fig . 360. ) assumed above the line as a centre , through the given point C describe a circle cutting the given line at E , and through E and the centre D draw the ...
Page 292
... given circle . To inscribe an equilateral Through the centre C draw any diameter AB ( fig . 378. ) ; from the point B as a centre , with the radius BC of the given circle , describe an arc DCE ; join AD , AE , DE , and ADE is the ...
... given circle . To inscribe an equilateral Through the centre C draw any diameter AB ( fig . 378. ) ; from the point B as a centre , with the radius BC of the given circle , describe an arc DCE ; join AD , AE , DE , and ADE is the ...
Page 1084
... given rate per cent . , and for the given time , by the proposed sum . Example : -Required the amount of 7551. in 51 years , at 5 per cent . Amount of 11. for 51 years . at 5 per cent . is Given sum - or 9090l . 158. 7d . 12-040769 755 ...
... given rate per cent . , and for the given time , by the proposed sum . Example : -Required the amount of 7551. in 51 years , at 5 per cent . Amount of 11. for 51 years . at 5 per cent . is Given sum - or 9090l . 158. 7d . 12-040769 755 ...
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