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The first few digits of Phi in decimal representation are: 1.61803398874989...
 
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Revision as of 22:36, 24 June 2006

Phi ($\phi$) is a letter in the Greek alphabet. It is often used to represent the constant $\frac{1+\sqrt{5}}{2}$. $\phi$ appears in a variety of different mathematical contexts: it is the limit of the ratio of successive terms of the Fibonacci sequence, as well as the positive solution of the quadratic equation $x^2-x-1=0$.

Phi is also known as the Golden Ratio. It was commonly believed by the Greeks to be the most aesthetically pleasing ratio between side lengths in a rectangle.

The first few digits of Phi in decimal representation are: 1.61803398874989...

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