How do I prove that, for example, $\sqrt{3}>\frac{153}{90}$? I can't represent it in any other way than periodic fraction and showing by "Hey, look at the calculator, it's bigger!" doesn't look like a good idea :) Representing as a difference of other powers also doesn't seem to work.. How can I elegantly prove this?
Representing a square root as a fraction?
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0Oh my, for what a stupidity I asked.. My self-pu$n$ishme$n$t is posted below, thank you all and sorry :) – 2012-04-30
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$\sqrt3>\frac{153}{90}$ if and only if $3>\left(\frac{153}{90}\right)^2=\frac{23409}{8100}$. Since $3=\frac{24300}{8100}>\frac{23409}{8100}$, the inequality is clearly true.
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0OMG, thank you very much. Some say there aren't stupid question but mine proves the contrary.. :D Sorry and thank you again! – 2012-04-30