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“In fact, Gentlemen, no geometry without arithmetic, no mechanics without geometry... you cannot count upon success, if your mind is not sufficiently exercised on the forms and demonstrations of geometry, on the theories and calculations of arithmetic ... In a word, the theory of proportions is for industrial teaching, what algebra is for the most elevated mathematical teaching.”

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Jean-Victor Poncelet
Jean-Victor Poncelet

Jean-Victor Poncelet was a French mathematician recognized for his significant contributions to geometry and projective geometry. Born on July 1, 1788, and passing away on December 22, 1867, Poncelet's research laid the foundation for the modern theory of conic sections and projective geometry. more

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