How to Construct a Golden Rectangle

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A golden rectangle is a rectangle with side lengths that are in the golden ratio (about 1:1.618). This article also explains how to construct a square, which is needed to construct a golden rectangle.

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    Draw a square . Let us name the vertices of the square as A, B, C and D. [1]
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    Locate the mid-point of any one side of the square by bisecting it. Let us pick the side AB and call its mid-point as point P. [2]
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    Since P lies on the side AB, the opposite side shall be the side CD. Let's choose to connect P with C.
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    Draw a large arc towards the side BC. [3]
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    Draw a line parallel to the side BC, passing through the point Q.
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    You just drew a Golden Rectangle AQRD . Erase any extraneous constructions if you so wish.
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      Things You'll Need

      • Compass
      • Straightedge (ruler, flat side of protractor, etc.)

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      1. ↑ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fSX_FHVnuGw
      2. ↑ http://jwilson.coe.uga.edu/EMT669/Student.Folders/May.Leanne/Leanne%27s%20Page/Golden.Ratio/Golden.Ratio.html
      3. ↑ http://jwilson.coe.uga.edu/EMT669/Student.Folders/May.Leanne/Leanne%27s%20Page/Golden.Ratio/Golden.Ratio.html

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