🌻 The Golden Ratio

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What is the Golden Ratio?

The Golden Ratio, often represented by the Greek letter Ο† (phi), is approximately equal to 1.618. It's a mathematical constant that appears in art, architecture, nature, and design. From the spirals of shells and galaxies to the layout of the Parthenon, its pleasing proportions have captured the attention of creators and mathematicians for centuries.

Formula

Ο† = (1 + √5) / 2 β‰ˆ 1.6180339887

Nature & Design

A rectangle whose sides follow this ratio is called a Golden Rectangle. If the shorter side is 1, the longer side is Ο†. This ratio is also deeply linked to the Fibonacci sequenceβ€”each ratio of consecutive Fibonacci numbers converges toward Ο†.

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