Re: Infinite fraction formula for Pi
From: José Carlos Santos (jcsantos_at_fc.up.pt)
Date: 03/29/05
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Date: Tue, 29 Mar 2005 16:45:38 +0100
On 29-03-2005 15:34, Scott wrote:
> What is the infinite fraction formula for Pi? I think it is something like
>
> Pi = 2/(1/2 + 2/(1/2 + 2/(1/2 + ...
>
> Is this correct? I am basing the formula on circumscribed polygons.
You've already been told that this is not correct. I suggest that you
take a look at:
http://mathworld.wolfram.com/PiFormulas.html
Best regards,
Jose Carlos Santos
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