"problem of Apollonius" meaning in All languages combined

See problem of Apollonius on Wiktionary

Proper name [English]

Forms: the problem of Apollonius [canonical]
Etymology: Apollonius of Perga posed and solved this famous problem in ancient times. Head templates: {{en-prop|def=1}} the problem of Apollonius
  1. (geometry) The problem, in Euclidean plane geometry, of constructing circles that are tangent to three given circles in a plane. Synonyms: Apollonius's problem, Apollonian problem
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