Golden ratio series
by John from John D. Cook on (#11Z0B)
Here are a couple elegant series involving the golden ratio I = (1 + a5)/2.
First, reciprocals of integer powers:
Then reciprocals of odd powers:
Both are easy to prove since they're geometric series.
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