Which mechanical approximation resulted from al-Khwarizmi's geometric square completion?

💡 Explanation

Al-Khwarizmi used geometric algebra and square completion to approximate irrationals; the mechanism involves iterative geometrical constructions. It allowed finding approximate square roots, because the 'near' squares could be used. It's useful for measuring lengths, rather than other purely astronomical outcomes.

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