A new computation of G from the Cavendish experiment

Hi,

I used Cavendish's observations (Experiment IV of August 12, 1797) to
compute a value for G. I believe that this was not done in modern
times. G is usually computed from the mean density of the earth
computed by Cavendish using the formula N^2/(a constant) B. But I am
getting a value about 2.5 times greater than CODATA value of G.

I would be greateful to anyone who could take a look and let me know
why the discrepency.

The computations are here:

http://www.densytics.com/wiki/index.php?title=Cavendish_experiment_and_G

Thanks again.

.

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