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The Influence of Indian Mathematics on Western Medicine
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Which Indian mathematical concept was adopted by Western physicians to calculate drug dosages?
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Rule of three
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The rule of three, also known as the rule of proportion, was used by Indian mathematicians to solve problems involving ratios and proportions. Western physicians adopted this concept to calculate drug dosages based on the patient's weight, age, and condition.