(2)(2)(4)(4)(6)(6)(8)... 1650 John Wallis pi/2 = ------------------------- (1)(3)(3)(5)(5)(7)(7)... 1 1 1 1674 Leibniz pi/4 = 1 - --- + --- - --- + ... 3 5 71897 Indiana's General Assembly considered Bill No. 246 to legislate the value of pi.
(The author was a French mathematics professor names Lucas.
A literal translation of his rhyme:
How I would like to express a number useful to the wise.
Immortal Archimedes, ancient engineer,
Who can appreciate the value of your judgment?
For me your problem had equal advantages.)
The Colorado Rockies know how to celebrate Pi Day (March 14, 2017)