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The triskelion

A circle containing an equilateral triangle and three squares. What fraction is purple?

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Solution

The purple fraction is (12√3+9)/(52π), which is approximately 18,2%.

Solution by ʙᴇɴᴇ.

Poem

The triskelion is a celtic symbol
Its graceful curves
Create a dynamic
An enthusiasm
Its spinning spiral
Is oriented towards the sacred
Towards peace
From Syracuse to Ireland
And Greece
It is also a symbol of the sun trilogy
Morning
Noon and
Twilight
Will be

Bella

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