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The golden ratio or golden mean is represented as (1 + √5) : 2.

What is its decimal value to the nearest thousandth? (Hint: Use a calculator to evaluate (1+√5) divided by 2.)

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Since the golden ratio is approximately 1.618033989 which fits what you provided, then rounded to the nearest thousandth would be 1.618
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