Fibonacci sequence- advanced realations

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Discussion Overview

The discussion revolves around the Fibonacci sequence, specifically exploring potential patterns within its digits and their relationships. Participants examine whether these patterns are coincidental or hold significance, while also touching on related concepts such as the golden ratio and Lucas sequences.

Discussion Character

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Main Points Raised

  • One participant notes a pattern in the counts of single, double, triple, and quadruple digit Fibonacci numbers, questioning its significance and whether it has been previously discovered.
  • Another participant expresses skepticism about the existence of a repeating pattern in the sequence mentioned, suggesting that the average number in the sequence relates to the golden ratio.
  • A third participant advises familiarity with Lucas Sequences, implying that understanding this concept may help clarify the discussion around Fibonacci numbers.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants do not reach a consensus on the existence or significance of the proposed pattern in the Fibonacci sequence. There are competing views regarding the nature of the sequence and its properties.

Contextual Notes

Some claims depend on assumptions about the rationality of certain numbers and the definitions of sequences, which remain unresolved in the discussion.

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My main interest is usually physics, however I have become interested in the Fibonacci sequence. I looked at the sequence in detail and found a few interesting patterns. The main pattern was a relationship of the way that the digits of numbers compounded, the exact pattern was: 7,5,5,4,5,5... (that repeated). An easier way to explain it is that there are 7 single digit numbers, 5 double digit numbers, five triple digit numbers, 4 quadruple digit numbers etc. I was wondering if this was a mere coincidence (which is rare with Fibonacci numbers)or if it was relevant, and hopefully not pre-discovered (I thought I discovered Pascal's Triangle until i learned Blaise had beaten me by a couple hundred years...).
 
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Well the Pascal triangle was known well before Pascal was born.
 
I strongly doubt there is a repeating pattern in that sequence you mention, which btw starts like this 7,5,5,4,5,5,5,4,5,5,5,5,4,5,5,5,5,4,5,5,5,4,5,5,5,5,4,..

The sequence reflects the fact that the ratio between successive fibonaccis quickly approach the golden ratio [itex]\varphi[/itex]=(1+√5)/2, so that (log10[itex]\varphi[/itex])-1= 4.784.. becomes the average number in the sequence. Any repeating pattern depends on that last number being rational, which, uhm.. lacking something better to say, is unlikely.
 
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In general, Rocketboy123,

You might want to familiarize yourself with the properties of Lucas Sequences (not "Lucas Numbers"). It will save you many headaches later on.

- AC
 

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