Math Problem Statement

Using Binets, formula, solve for F50. (F sub 50)

Solution

To calculate F50F_{50}, the 50th Fibonacci number, using Binet's Formula, we use the following expression:

Fn=ϕn(1ϕ)n5F_n = \frac{{\phi^n - (1 - \phi)^n}}{\sqrt{5}}

Where:

  • ϕ=1+52\phi = \frac{{1 + \sqrt{5}}}{2} is the golden ratio.
  • 1ϕ=1521 - \phi = \frac{{1 - \sqrt{5}}}{2}.
  • nn is the position in the Fibonacci sequence, in this case n=50n = 50.

Let's calculate F50F_{50} using this formula. I'll start by plugging in these values and performing the necessary computations.Using Binet's formula, the 50th Fibonacci number F50F_{50} is:

F50=12,586,269,025F_{50} = 12,586,269,025

Would you like more details or have any questions on how this result was derived?

Here are five related questions to explore further:

  1. What is Binet's formula used for in mathematics?
  2. How does the Fibonacci sequence appear in nature and mathematics?
  3. Can we calculate Fibonacci numbers for large values of nn efficiently?
  4. What is the golden ratio, and why is it important in Binet's formula?
  5. How does the recursive definition of Fibonacci numbers differ from Binet's formula?

Tip: Binet’s formula provides an exact Fibonacci number for any given nn, but for very large nn, numerical methods like matrix exponentiation might be more efficient to avoid rounding errors.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Number Theory
Fibonacci Sequence
Golden Ratio

Formulas

Binet's Formula: F_n = (phi^n - (1 - phi)^n) / sqrt(5)
Golden Ratio: phi = (1 + sqrt(5)) / 2

Theorems

Binet's Formula
Properties of the Fibonacci Sequence

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 10-12