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e approximation

1 · John Cook · July 6, 2026, 7:53 p.m.
Math mathematics Approximations calculations numerical analysis
Summary
The post discusses the approximation of the mathematical constant 'e' using the ratio 2721/1001, highlighting its remarkable accuracy in relation to the size of the denominator compared to other approximations.
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