Golden Rectangle at Math Glossary

What is it? A rectangle in which the ratio of the length of the longer side to the length of the shorter side is the Golden Ratio, or about 1.618 to 1. The shape of a standard index card 5 inches by 3 inches is nearly a Golden Rectangle.

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