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How do you calculate the golden ratio in math?

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Answer:

(1+sqrt(5))/2

This ratio is related to Fibonnacci numbers if you want to know more about it

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A side of math where can you find the golden ratio?
The Fibonacci sequence can be used to determine the golden ratio. If you divide a term in the sequence by its predecessor, at suitably high values, it approaches the golden ratio.
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Is there a platinum ratio if there is a golden ratio?
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Is there a platinum ratio if there's a golden ratio?
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