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problem of Apollonius

problem of Apollonius proper noun: the problem, in Euclidean plane geometry, of constructing circles that are tangent to three given circles in a plane.

Proper noun

the problem of Apollonius

  1. The problem, in Euclidean plane geometry, of constructing circles that are tangent to three given circles in a plane.

Synonyms of problem of Apollonius

Origin of problem of Apollonius

Apollonius of Perga posed and solved this famous problem in ancient times.

Questions about problem of Apollonius

What does problem of Apollonius mean?
Problem of Apollonius means the problem, in Euclidean plane geometry, of constructing circles that are tangent to three given circles in a plane.
What part of speech is problem of Apollonius?
Problem of Apollonius is a proper noun.

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