document.write( "Question 256464: Which is closer to a golden rectangle, a 4 1/2 x 7 1/4 ft window or a 4 ft x 6 1/2 ft window? Use 1.618034 for the golden ratio. \n" ); document.write( "
Algebra.Com's Answer #188570 by drk(1908) ![]() You can put this solution on YOUR website! The golden ratio is a fraction that is (-1 + or - sqrt(5))/2 ~ 1.618033 \n" ); document.write( "7.25/ 4.5 = 1.6111 \n" ); document.write( "1.618033 - 1.6111 ~ 0.006922 \n" ); document.write( "6.5 / 4 = 1.625 \n" ); document.write( "1.625 - 1.618033 ~ 0.006966 \n" ); document.write( "-- \n" ); document.write( "the 4 and 1/2 x 7 and 1/4 ft. is slightly closer \n" ); document.write( " |