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Golden ratio

The Golden Ratio is a special number found in nature. It's a number like any other, just a little bit special because it can be seen in the arrangement of certain things in nature. For example, some plants have leaves arranged in a pattern that follows the golden ratio. It's also found in the proportions of things like seashells and the spiral arms of galaxies. This number is 1.61803398875, and it can be found by taking two numbers and dividing the larger by the smaller. The result is usually close to 1.61803398875. The Golden Ratio is special because it can make objects look more balanced and beautiful.
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