Posted: 1st December 2009 Subject: The Golden Ratio And Fibonacci Numbers
Although I am no mathematician I am fascinated by numbers.
I am not the only one (big understatement!
There are a number of you tube clips illustrating the
The Golden Ratio And Fibonacci Numbers
What is the golden ratio?
In mathematics and the arts, two quantities are in the golden ratio if the ratio of the sum of the quantities to the larger quantity is equal to (=) the ratio of the larger quantity to the smaller one. The golden ratio is an irrational mathematical constant, approximately 1.6180339887.[1]
Other names frequently used for the golden ratio are the golden section (Latin: sectio aurea) and golden mean.
See: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Golden_ratio
Some interesting clips illustrating the beauty of the golden ratio:
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