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#1 2024-08-05 14:26:58
- Frank#smith[Kfyzeiuqujbpy
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The Enigma of π in Hexagonal Geometry.
How does the value of pi apply to a hexagon? In a circle, the formula for the area is πr^2, but how would this translate to a hexagon? Is there a similar constant for hexagons as there is for circles (π)? If so, how is it calculated?
#2 2024-08-05 14:54:55
- Jai Ganesh
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Re: The Enigma of π in Hexagonal Geometry.
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#3 2024-08-05 15:41:12
- Phrzby Phil
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Re: The Enigma of π in Hexagonal Geometry.
All hexagon edges are straight lines, rather than the smoothly changing circumference of a circle, so the formula is based on summing various triangles than make the hexagon.
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