He knew that Archimedes' formula for the area of a circle, which calls for multiplying the diameter by one fourth of the circumference, is not considered a solution to the ancient problem of squaring the circle.
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He achieved a modicum of fame that year when he explained to members of the Indiana State Senate why a bill to redefine the value of pi should not be adopted.