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It's important because it is found (or appears to be) in so many areas of life, most notably in nature, and most importantly in mathematics. The Fibonacci sequence and the concept of fractals (like the infinitely divisible golden rectangle) are great examples of this. Ancient Egyptian and Greek architects built many of their structures with this ratio in mind. Philosophers see this ratio as having an important significance, since it occurs in nature so often.
A lot of people believe that this formula, known as the golden ratio or phi (φ) pops up in everyday life. The truth is that it does not actually appear in the places it is said to. Many claims of its occurrence are false.
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Is there a platinum ratio if there is a golden ratio?
No. There is no platinum ratio.
What is the pattern that occurs in the golden ratio?
The pattern that occurs in the golden ratio is a spiral.
Is the Fibonacci sequence the golden ratio?
No, but the ratio of each term in the Fibonacci sequence to its predecessor converges to the Golden Ratio.
How is Baseball used in golden ratio?
It is not. The Golden Ratio was known and used thousands of years before baseball was invented.
Why is the Golden Ratio called the Golden Ratio?
Because it is an unusual ratio and therefore should be given a different name to differentiate it from other common ratios. Gold is valuable and "Golden" is attributed to that which is attractive. The "Golden Ration" is considered attractive and has many uses.
