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The Golden Ratio has unique mathematical properties. It is the only positive number whose square is one greater than itself. It is the only positive number whose reciprocal is one less than itself. It is also the found in limits and the Fibonacci series. These properties make it the unique solution to optimize design, in practicality and in beauty. Luca Pacioli wrote, "Without mathematics there is no art.”

Geometric and Golden Means

May 15, 2012 by Gary Meisner 3 Comments

What do we mean by "mean?" Math isn't tough, but it can be mean.  The term "mean" in mathematics simply reflects a specific relationship of one number as the middle point of two extremes. Arithmetic means The arithmetic mean of 2 and 6 is 4, as 4 is equally distant between the two in addition: 2 + 2 = 4 and 4 + 2 = 6 For the arithmetic mean (b) of two numbers (a) and … [Read more...]

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