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Fibonacci & Pythogoras, Application of Fibonacci

1. The Fibonacci sequence is a series of numbers where each number is the sum of the two preceding numbers, starting with 0 and 1. This forms the pattern 0, 1, 1, 2, 3, 5, 8, etc. Any four consecutive Fibonacci numbers can form a Pythagorean triple. 2. The Pythagorean theorem states that for any right triangle, the square of the hypotenuse is equal to the sum of the squares of the other two sides. Fibonacci numbers appear in patterns in nature, such as spiral leaf arrangements, petal counts, and seed head patterns that follow the Fibonacci sequence. 3. The Fibonacci sequence has applications in nature through spiral patterns in

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Fibonacci & Pythogoras, Application of Fibonacci

1. The Fibonacci sequence is a series of numbers where each number is the sum of the two preceding numbers, starting with 0 and 1. This forms the pattern 0, 1, 1, 2, 3, 5, 8, etc. Any four consecutive Fibonacci numbers can form a Pythagorean triple. 2. The Pythagorean theorem states that for any right triangle, the square of the hypotenuse is equal to the sum of the squares of the other two sides. Fibonacci numbers appear in patterns in nature, such as spiral leaf arrangements, petal counts, and seed head patterns that follow the Fibonacci sequence. 3. The Fibonacci sequence has applications in nature through spiral patterns in

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1.

0 Introduction on Fibonacci Sequence

Starting from 0 and 1, each number in the sequence is the sum of the two numbers that
precede it. So, the sequence goes: 0, 1, 1, 2, 3, 5, 8, 13, 21, 34, 55, 89, 144 and on to
infinity. This series of numbers is known as the Fibonacci numbers or the Fibonacci
sequence. The ratio between the numbers (1.618034) is frequently called the golden
ratio or golden number.

The mathematical equation describing the Fibonacci number start with 0 and 1 is 

F 0=0 , F1=1 and F n=F n−1+ F n−2 , for n>1

In some older books, the value of F 0=0 is omitted, so that the sequence starts with

F 1=F2=1 and the recurrence F n=F n−1+ F n−2 , for n>2

2.0 Introduction on Pythagoras’s Theorem

In mathematics, the Pythagorean theorem, also known as Pythagoras's theorem, is a


fundamental relation in geometry among the three sides of a right-angled triangle. It
states that the area of the square whose side is the hypotenuse which is the side
opposite the right angle is equal to the sum of the areas of the squares on the other two
sides.

Diagram 1: Pythagorean Theorem Diagram 2: Pythagorean Equation

This theorem can be written as an equation relating the lengths of the sides a, b and c,


often called the "Pythagorean equation": a 2+b 2=c 2, where c represents the length of the
hypotenuse and a and b the lengths of the triangle's other two sides. The number of a, b
and c is also known as Pythagorean Triple.
3.0 Formation of Pythagoras from Fibonacci Sequence

So, what is the relationship between Pythagorean Triple and Fibonacci numbers? The
answer is the Fibonacci numbers can form a Pythagorean Triple. Take any four
consecutive Fibonacci numbers, for example 1, 2. 3, 5, then follow these steps:
1. Let a equal the product of the 1st and 4th number;
a=1× 5
a=5
Therefore, 5 is the first side of Pythagorean Triangle.
2. Let b equal 2 times the product of the two middle numbers;
b=2 × ( 2× 3 )
b=12
Hence, 12 is the second side of Pythagorean Triangle.
3. There is 2 ways to find c, the hypotenuse of the triangle.
i. Add the squares of the two middle numbers:

c=22+3 2
c=13
ii. The product of the last two subtract the product of the first two:
c= (5 × 3 )−( 2 ×1 )
c=1 3
Both methods give c=13, so the hypotenuse of the Pythagorean triangle is 13.
We can check by using the Pythagorean formula a 2+b 2=c 2, by substituting a and
b.
a 2+b 2=c 2
c= √ a 2+ b2
c= √ 52 +122
c= √ 169
c=13

So, we have found the Pythagorean Triples which is 5, 12 and 13, and we notice
that the hypotenuse is also a Fibonacci number, F8 = 13. This property holds for
any four consecutive Fibonacci numbers.

4.0 Applications of Fibonacci Series in the Environment


On many types of trees, the leaves are aligned in a pattern that includes two Fibonacci
numbers. Starting from any leaf, after one, two, three or five turns of the spiral, there is
always a leaf aligned with the first. And depending on the species, this will be the
second, the third, the fifth, the eighth or the thirteenth leaf.

Diagram 3: The leaves of difference types of trees which show Fibonacci sequence.

Moreover, another simple example in which it is possible to find the Fibonacci sequence
in nature is given by the number of petals of flowers. Most individual flower has three
petals like lilies and irises, five petals like parnassia and rose hips or eight petals like
cosmea and so on. These numbers are the part of the Fibonacci sequence.

Diagram 4: Irises Diagram 5: Parnassia Diagram 6: Cosmea

Furthermore, we can look at the array of seeds in the center of a sunflower and you will
notice that the spiral patterns are curving left and right. If you count on these spirals, the
total will be a Fibonacci number. Divide the spirals into those pointed left and right and
you will get two consecutive Fibonacci numbers. You can decipher spiral patterns in
aloe plant, pinecones and Romanesque broccoli that also reflect the Fibonacci
sequence in this manner.
Diagram 7: Fibonacci Sequence in the center of Sunflower
0 1 1 2 3 5 8 13 21 34 0 1 1 2 3 5 8 13 21 34

Diagram 8: Aloe Plant Diagram 9: Pinecones

4.0 Conclusion

In short, Fibonacci numbers or Fibonacci sequence is an interesting series of numbers.


As we can see it has applications in our nature such as plant, flowers and animals such
as the shell of snail, the shape of shell is the same as the Fibonacci Spiral. In addition,
Fibonacci sequence also very useful in other field of science and technologies. So, there
is no denying that Fibonacci sequence really play an important role in our life.

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