Bad maths or huge backstory hint?

Rewatching the s4 episode Cabin Fever, it struck me that ( spoilery info is given )

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Of course, the most likely explanation is that Damon Lindelof is as bad as maths as Joss Whedon, but hey, that's boring.

Battlestar Galactica 4.10 Revelations

In which Ron Moore's inner Trekker shines through (in a good way), and other classic sci fi is also referenced.

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