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What is pi and how invented it??

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π is a mathematical constant. Its commonly used value is 3.14. There is a expanded value for π. It appears in many formulas in all areas of mathematics and physics. In maths, it is commonly used for solving of circles and spheres.

The π was invented by Archimedes of Syracuse. He was one of the greatest mathematicians of the ancient world.

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The Egyptians calculated the area of a circle by a formula that gave the approximate value of 3.1605 for π. The first calculation of π was done by Archimedes of Syracuse (287–212 BC), one of the greatest mathematicians of the ancient world.

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