The Idea Behind It Have a try yourself (use the slider): Beauty This rectangle has been made using the Golden Ratio, Looks like a typical frame for a painting, doesn't it? Some artists and architects believe the Golden Ratio makes the most pleasing and beautiful shape. Do you think it is the "most pleasing rectangle"? Maybe you do or don't, that is up to you! Many buildings and artworks have the Golden Ratio in them, such as the Parthenon in Greece, but it is not really known if it was designed that way. The Actual Value The Golden Ratio is equal to: 1.61803398874989484820... The digits just keep on going, with no pattern. Calculating It You can calculate it yourself by starting with any number and following these steps: A) divide 1 by your number (=1/number) B) add 1 C) that is your new number, start again at A With a calculator, just keep pressing "1/x", "+", "1", "=", around and around. It is getting closer and closer! Drawing It Here is one way to draw a rectangle with the Golden Ratio: Pentagram
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