pi is defined as the ratio of the circumference C of a circle to its diameter d. pi=C/d. This seems to contradict the fact that pi is irrational. How to resolve the contradiction?

Fabian Mcknight

Fabian Mcknight

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2023-03-07

pi is defined as the ratio of the circumference C of a circle to its diameter d. pi=C/d. This seems to contradict the fact that pi is irrational. How to resolve the contradiction?

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Giovanna Shaw

Giovanna Shaw

Beginner2023-03-08Added 3 answers

Pi's estimated value, which is utilized in calculations, is 22/7 and 3.14. Pi's true value, which is non-terminating and non-recurring, is 3.14159265358979323846264338327950288419716939937510582097494459230781640628. Pi is therefore an irrational number.

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