Article 11Z0B Golden ratio series

Golden ratio series

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Here are a couple elegant series involving the golden ratio I = (1 + a5)/2.

First, reciprocals of integer powers:

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Then reciprocals of odd powers:

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Both are easy to prove since they're geometric series.

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