The Columbian Arithmetician: Or New System of Theoretical and Practical Arithmetic, in Three Parts : Performed in Simple and Compound Numbers; Adapted to the Commerce of the United States; and Designed for the Instruction of Youth |
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... rule , ( from which in a short time he might receive singular advantages , ) and whose pro- gress can be promoted only by his instructor and by examples wrought out , or the different parts of the operation placed in a conspicuous man ...
... rule , ( from which in a short time he might receive singular advantages , ) and whose pro- gress can be promoted only by his instructor and by examples wrought out , or the different parts of the operation placed in a conspicuous man ...
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... rules , each instructor or pupil will follow his own taste ; as it is of little importance what subject follows the acquirement of the four simple rules and rule of three : but a systematic arrangement , such as would bring every ...
... rules , each instructor or pupil will follow his own taste ; as it is of little importance what subject follows the acquirement of the four simple rules and rule of three : but a systematic arrangement , such as would bring every ...
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... rules of arithmetic , sev . eral subjects are introduced under those rules and the rule of three , which are by others treated of in a different manner ; and such sub- jects as require an absolute combination of rules are introduced ...
... rules of arithmetic , sev . eral subjects are introduced under those rules and the rule of three , which are by others treated of in a different manner ; and such sub- jects as require an absolute combination of rules are introduced ...
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... rule is given for ascertaining the value of all real coins , or of gold and silver , from their specific gravity . The touch on subjects for- eign to arithmetic , may , in many instances , be found useful , in common business , as well ...
... rule is given for ascertaining the value of all real coins , or of gold and silver , from their specific gravity . The touch on subjects for- eign to arithmetic , may , in many instances , be found useful , in common business , as well ...
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... Rule of Three , Geomet- rically in Simple Nos . 71 . Compound Nos . in Arithmetical Pro- 111 Sales , 215 Bill of Exchange , 213 portion , 117 Goods , 213 S Lading , 216 Sale , 215 SimilarFigures , compared , 88 Specific Gravity of fub ...
... Rule of Three , Geomet- rically in Simple Nos . 71 . Compound Nos . in Arithmetical Pro- 111 Sales , 215 Bill of Exchange , 213 portion , 117 Goods , 213 S Lading , 216 Sale , 215 SimilarFigures , compared , 88 Specific Gravity of fub ...
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angle annuity anſwer arch arithm arithmetical bafe baſe breadth bushels cent circle circumference coft compound number containing contents courſe cube root cubic decimal denomination diameter difference dimenfions diſcount diſtance diurnal motion divide dividend divifion divifor ducat equal EXAMPLES fame fecond fhillings fide figure fimilar fimple firft term firſt folidity fquare root fubtract fuch fuppofe gallons geometrical given number gold higheſt inches increafing integers intereft laft laſt lb avor lefs length lofs logarithm Meaſure moidore multiply muſt perpendicular piastre pound prefent worth premium proof proportion purchaſe quantity quotient ratio Reduce remainder repetend reprefent rix dollar RULE specific gravity square subtrahend testoons thofe thoſe tunnage uſed veffel vulgar fraction weight whofe whole whoſe wine
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Page 139 - RULE. •f- 1 . Separate the given number into periods of three figures each, by putting a point over the unit figure, and every third figure beyond the place of units. 2. Find the greatest cube in the left hand period, and put its root in the quotient. 3.
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