Finding the reciprocals using trigonometric functions and their inverses

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If $x\neq0$, how to find the reciprocal of $x$ only by using trigonometric functions and inverse trigonometric functions?

I have found only one answer, which is; $\tan (\cos ^{-1}(\sin(\tan^{-1}(x))))=\frac{1}{x}$.

Is there any other answer?

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Recall that

  • for $x>0$

$$\arctan x = \frac{\pi}2-\arctan \frac1x$$

  • for $x<0$

$$\arctan x = -\frac{\pi}2-\arctan \frac1x$$

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What about $\cot(\arctan x)$?