Re:Folks, we have the best π
by theutopian on Monday September 15, 2025 @09:26AM
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I've always found the approximation of a circle to the limit as n -> inf of a polygon of n equal sides to be interesting. I do have a question though: is it possible to extend this method of exploration to reconcile the irrational property of pi? Because I'm somewhat discomforted with being satisfied with approximating our "best pi" to 3.14.
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Re:Folks, we have the best π
by MadVikingGod on Monday September 15, 2025 @09:55AM
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Think of irrationality as a form of infinite precision, such that no matter how many numbers you write down it’s always an approximation because there is always a more precise form.
Now think of the number of sides as increasing your precision. Meaning there is an n such that every approximation after will read 3.14… and another for 3.141….