Ancient Chinese proved the Pythagorean theorem in 17 characters: mathematician

A leading academic has highlighted China’s rich mathematical history, including a startling fact about a well-known theorem.

Ancient Chinese proved the Pythagorean theorem in 17 characters: mathematician

Ancient Chinese proved the Pythagorean theorem in 17 characters: mathematician

Ancient Chinese proved the Pythagorean theorem in 17 characters: mathematician

Ancient Chinese proved the Pythagorean theorem in 17 characters: mathematician

Ancient Chinese proved the Pythagorean theorem in 17 characters: mathematician