Golden Ratio

You see here a rectangle with a special shape. The shape has the property that if you make a square at the bottom and cut it off, the remaining rectangle is similar to the original rectangle. That is . Find the ratio of to .

This is a famous ratio, known as the golden ratio. Rectangles of this shape are frequently used in architecture.


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