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... from the dividend , and to the remainder bring down the next period , and proceed thus till all the figures or periods are brought down . Note : If at laft there be no remainder , the quotient will be the true root ; but if any thing ...
... from the dividend , and to the remainder bring down the next period , and proceed thus till all the figures or periods are brought down . Note : If at laft there be no remainder , the quotient will be the true root ; but if any thing ...
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