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The irrational number behind the Golden Ratio

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The Golden Ratio is mathematically represented as phi, a notoriously irrational number roughly equivalent to 1.618. When a line is divided so the longer part divided by the smaller part equals the whole length divided by the longer part, you achieve perfect geometric proportionality. It is a cold, calculated mathematical equation that humans mistakenly attribute to mysterious artistic genius.

The irrational number behind the Golden Ratio
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