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The Golden Section - the Number and Its Geometry

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Simple definitions; exact value and first 2000 decimal places; finding the golden section; continued fractions. Simple tricks for your calculator, puzzles and games.

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Title: The Golden Section - the Number and Its Geometry
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The golden section (Phi), simple defintions; its exact value and the first 2000 decimal places; finding the golden section using geometry (compass and ruler); a new form of fractions (continued fractions) and the golden section lead back to the Fibonacci numbers! Two simple tricks to find the golden section on your calculator. Puzzles and things to do, for schools and teachers or just for recreation!

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