Egyptian Math Mystery

Translation:

[The world’s most mysterious number is 142857.]

It is found in the ancient Egyptian Pyramids.

142857 x 1=142857

142857 x 2=285714

142857×3=428571

142857×4=571428

142857×5=714285

142857×6=857142

142857×7=999999

Amazing? Each multiple is a cyclic permutation of the original numer 142857.

You may read more about Egyptian mathematics in this wonderful book: Count Like an Egyptian: A Hands-on Introduction to Ancient Mathematics.

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Author: mathtuition88

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