SOLUTION: 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.
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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. Found 2 solutions by drk, solver91311:Answer by drk(1908) (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website! The golden ratio is a fraction that is (-1 + or - sqrt(5))/2 ~ 1.618033
7.25/ 4.5 = 1.6111
1.618033 - 1.6111 ~ 0.006922
6.5 / 4 = 1.625
1.625 - 1.618033 ~ 0.006966
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the 4 and 1/2 x 7 and 1/4 ft. is slightly closer
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