yeah, i picked this word up from da vinci code only.
do give good details
2006-08-29 08:55:13 · 6 answers · asked by Yogesh G 3 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Mathematics
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When used as a rectangle (The Golden Rectangle) it is thought to be pleasing to the eye.
2006-08-29 08:59:21 · answer #1 · answered by Pigeons 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
heres is a easy way for computing the golden ratio with all 5's
5^.5 x 5 + .5 = 1.61803...
the golden ratio occures a lot in nature, like its the divine proportion which organisms branch out at.
example: trees, leaves, seashells, the human body all have this ratio.
2006-08-29 09:15:11 · answer #2 · answered by Jun 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A number derived when taking the ratio of distances in certain geometric forms, such as a pentagon or square. See site below...
2006-08-29 09:03:14 · answer #3 · answered by ? 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Do unto as many others as you would like that number of others to do unto you.
2006-08-29 09:01:17 · answer #4 · answered by Tuan 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Golden_ratio
2006-08-29 09:00:01 · answer #5 · answered by uqlue42 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
http://www.mcs.surrey.ac.uk/Personal/R.Knott/Fibonacci/phi.html
Doug
2006-08-29 09:05:11 · answer #6 · answered by doug_donaghue 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋