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It was calculated by very, very intelligent mathematicians using ancient instruments.

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Q: How was pi calculated before computers?
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What is the number version of pi?

An approximation of pi is 3.14159568. It is a non-repeating decimal, and many powerful computers have calculated trillions of decimal places, so the known number is too large for this space.


How were gas bills calculated before computers?

Just like they are now, with dials.


How many places of pi were calculated by John Machin?

He calculated 100 places of pi.


How many digits long is pi?

An INFINITE number. Computers have calculated 'pi' to billions of places and still going. However for everyday school learning pi = 3.14 or pi = 22/7 . For more accurate calculations pi = 3.1416 . This is used in science, technology and engineering.


What value of pi did the Egyptians calculate?

The Egyptians calculated pi to be 3.16.


Who is the first person who have calculated the value of Pi and also explained Pythagorean theorem long before and other Mathematician?

Aryabhatta.


What are facts about Pi day?

Pi day falls on the 14th of march every year, and is celebrated by people Worldwide. Since March is the the third month of the year this means, it's the 14/3 i.e the three most recognised digits of pi. Interestingly, with the aid of computers, pi has been calculated to over a trillion decimal places.


Who calculated the value of pi?

Archimedes


Who calculated the formula for pi?

Aristotle.


Where did takahasi and kanada calculated pi?

it in spain


Who calculated the value of pi as 3.1416?

aryabhatta.


How can the circumference of a circle be calculated?

The circumference of a circle can be calculated by multiplying pi by the diameter of the circle. For example if the diameter is 10 then the calculation will be pi x 10 = answer. The most commonly used value for pi is 3.14