How To Compute PI?

Use the formula π = circumference ÷ diameter

Measure a circle’s circumference

Measure the same circle’s diameter

Divide the circumference by the diameter

Use a calculator or software for higher precision

Use the Gregory-Leibniz series: π = 4 × (1 – 1/3 + 1/5 – 1/7 + …)

Use the Nilakantha series for faster convergence

Use the Monte Carlo method by comparing random points in a square and inscribed circle

Use polygon approximation by increasing the number of sides of an inscribed or circumscribed polygon

Use numerical algorithms such as the Gauss-Legendre algorithm

Use Ramanujan-type formulas for rapid computation

Use built-in constants in programming languages and math libraries

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