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golden ratio

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golden ratio
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(Mathematics) the ratio of two lengths, equal in value to (1 + √5)/2, and given by b/a = (b + a)/b; it is the reciprocal of the golden section and also equal to (1 + golden section). Symbol Φ


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It has been found that people, whose facial features are symmetric and proportioned, in accordance with the golden ratio, are considered more attractive than those whose faces are not.
The Pythagorean School believed that objects that were proportioned to the golden ratio were more attractive than those that were not.
According to the theories of the Pythagoras school, objects, things or people that display a degree of proportionality adhering to something known as the golden ratio are actually more attractive; an idea that early Greek architects also followed.
 
 
 
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