Golden Ratio

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Golden Ratio

Definition

  • In the Mathmatics the number 1.61803399 is the golden ratio. [1]


Golden ratio in mathematics

Not only is the golden ratio a value in the mathematics...

Furthermore, the Golden Ratio can be found in different kinds of shapes. This goes on from the usual rechangle, through different kinds of triangles and to the very complicated shapes like the pentacle.

Below you can find a couple of visual examples of the golden ratio in the mathmetics:

Golden ratio in art & design

Conclusion


Resources

[1]. Wikipedia.org: Golden Ratio http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Golden_ratio

[2]. Desktop Publishing: http://desktoppub.about.com/od/goldenrectangle/

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