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ERIC Number: EJ681898
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2004-Jan-1
Pages: 3
Abstractor: Author
Reference Count: 3
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ISSN: ISSN-0020-739X
A Simple Proof of an Interesting Fibonacci Generalization. Classroom Notes
Falcon, Sergio
International Journal of Mathematical Education in Science and Technology, v35 n2 p259-261 Jan 2004
It is reasonably well known that the ratios of consecutive terms of a Fibonacci series converge to the golden ratio. This note presents a simple, complete proof of an interesting generalization of this result to a whole family of 'precious metal ratios'.
Descriptors: Generalization, Inferences, Mathematical Concepts, Equations (Mathematics), Mathematical Formulas
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Language: English
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