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Title: Approximating Pi with the Golden Ratio
Language: English
Authors: Linn, Stacy L., Neal, David K.
Source: Mathematics Teacher. Mar 2006 99(7):472-477.
Availability: National Council of Teachers of Mathematics. 1906 Association Drive, Reston, VA 20191-1502. Tel: 800-235-7566; Tel: 703-620-3702; Fax: 703-476-2970; e-mail: orders@nctm.org; Web site: http://www.nctm.org/publications/
Peer Reviewed: Y
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Page Count: 6
Publication Date: 2006
Document Type: Journal Articles
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Descriptors: Geometry, Mathematics, Mathematical Concepts, Computation, Teaching Methods, Mathematics Instruction
ISSN: 0025-5769
Abstract: This article employs the Archimedean method of estimating the value of pi within an inscribed pentagon. We show how to write these approximations in terms of the golden ration.
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Entry Date: 2007
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