To construct an ellipse whose focus F is given, which shall pass through three given points A, A′, A″ (Halley's Problem)

R. F. Davis

doi:10.1017/S0013091500035999

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To construct an ellipse whose focus F is given, which shall pass through three given points A, A′, A″ (Halley's Problem)

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R. F. Davis

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Type: Mathematical Notes
Information: Proceedings of the Edinburgh Mathematical Society , Volume 40 , February 1921 , pp. 56 - 57

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1017/S0013091500035999 [Opens in a new window]
Copyright: Copyright © Edinburgh Mathematical Society 1921

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