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... divided by the number following it , as 72-12 shows that 72 is to be divided by 12. Division may also be denoted by placing two points between the numbers , thus , 72 : 12 represents 72 divided by 12 , 72 or by placing the numbers thus ...
... divided by the number following it , as 72-12 shows that 72 is to be divided by 12. Division may also be denoted by placing two points between the numbers , thus , 72 : 12 represents 72 divided by 12 , 72 or by placing the numbers thus ...
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... divided ; and the upper number 1 , is called the numerator , and shows how many of those equal parts are contained in the fraction . And it is evident that if the numerator and denominator be varied in the same ratio , the value of the ...
... divided ; and the upper number 1 , is called the numerator , and shows how many of those equal parts are contained in the fraction . And it is evident that if the numerator and denominator be varied in the same ratio , the value of the ...
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... divided by 12 is 7 24 ) 7.000 ( .291 Answer . 48 220 216 40 24 16 EXAMPLE V. Reduce 1 foot and 6 inches to the decimal of a yard . Here 1 foot 6 inches = 18 inches . And 1 yard 36 inches , therefore this fraction is 18 36 ) 18.0 ( .5 ...
... divided by 12 is 7 24 ) 7.000 ( .291 Answer . 48 220 216 40 24 16 EXAMPLE V. Reduce 1 foot and 6 inches to the decimal of a yard . Here 1 foot 6 inches = 18 inches . And 1 yard 36 inches , therefore this fraction is 18 36 ) 18.0 ( .5 ...
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... divided . A new division of the circumference of the circle has lately been adopted by several eminent French mathematicians ; in which the quadrant is divided into 1000 , each degree into 100 ' , each mi- nute into 100 , & c . and ...
... divided . A new division of the circumference of the circle has lately been adopted by several eminent French mathematicians ; in which the quadrant is divided into 1000 , each degree into 100 ' , each mi- nute into 100 , & c . and ...
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2Cor a-back a-head a-lee Aldebaran anchor angle apparent altitude arch azimuth bearing and distance brace cable calculated Cape centre Co-secant Co-sine Co-tang column compass Corr correction corresponding course and distance degrees Degs Diff difference of latitude difference of longitude Dist equal error EXAMPLE feet Funchal given Greenwich haul head sails heave horizon glass HourA.M larboard Latitude and Departure lee-way line of numbers logarithm mast mean meridian meridian altitude method middle latitude miles mizen moon moon's multiplied N.sine Nautical Almanac nearly noon observed altitude parallax parallel perpendicular plane Plane Sailing radius refraction rope rule sails sea account Secant semi-diameter sextant ship ship's side sine square star star's staysail subtracted sun's declination sun's right ascension tack taken Tangent tide topsails TRAVERSE TABLE triangle true distance tude variation veer wind windward zenith distance
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Strona 2 - In any triangle, the sum of the three angles is equal to two right angles, or 180°.
Strona 104 - ... or taking their difference when of contrary names ; the altitude to be reckoned from the south point of the horizon, when the latitude is north, and the contrary when south ; but when the sum exceeds 90°, it is to be taken from 180°...
Strona 166 - To find the solidity of a pyramid and of a cone. RULE. — Multiply the area of the base by one third of its altitude, and the product will be its solidity.
Strona 185 - The cause of the. tides is the unequal attraction of the sun and moon upon different parts of the earth. . For they attract the parts of the earth's surface nearest to them, with a greater force than they do its centre : and attract the centre more than they do the opposite surface. To restore this equilibrium the waters take a spheroidal figure, whose longer axis is directed towards the attracting luminary.
Strona 24 - To find the logarithm of a vulgar fraction. RULE. Subtract the logarithm of the denominator from the logarithm of the numerator...
Strona 186 - ... the miles the current sets per hour, and the bearing of the log will show the set of it. There is a very remarkable current, called the GULF STREAM, which sets in a north-east direction along the coast of America, * From Nathaniel Bowditch, THE NEW AMERICAN PRACTICAL NAVIGATOR, E.
Strona 9 - TO THEIR DIFFERENCE ; So IS THE TANGENT OF HALF THE SUM OF THE OPPOSITE ANGLES', To THE TANGENT OF HALF THEIR DIFFERENCE.
Strona 292 - In spherical triangles, whether right angled or oblique angled, the sines of the sides are proportional to the sines of the angles opposite to them.
Strona 167 - If the vessel be double-decked, take the length thereof from the fore part of the main stem, to the after part of the stern post, above the upper deck ; the breadth thereof at the broadest part above the main wales...