Circumference Approximation of an Ellipse

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Circumference Approximation of an Ellipse

An often-used approximation for the circumference is:

$$C\approx\pi\left[3(a+b)-\sqrt{(3a+b)(a+3b)}\right]$$

Usage

- Used when an approximate perimeter of an ellipse is required.

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