= Method of exhaustion
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The Method of Exhaustion is a mathematical technique used in ancient Greek mathematics to determine the area or volume of shapes by approximating them with sequences of inscribed or circumscribed figures. This method relies on the concept of limits and can be considered a precursor to integral calculus. The procedure typically involves: 1. **Inscribing Shapes**: Containing a shape within a series of polygons (or polyhedra) whose areas (or volumes) can be easily calculated.
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