Math Problem Statement

Find the value of F35 using Binet's formula

Solution

To find the value of the 35th Fibonacci number (F35F_{35}) 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)=152(1 - \phi) = \frac{1 - \sqrt{5}}{2}.

Substituting n=35n = 35 into the formula, we get:

F35=ϕ35(1ϕ)355F_{35} = \frac{\phi^{35} - (1 - \phi)^{35}}{\sqrt{5}}

Let’s calculate this step by step:

  1. Calculate ϕ\phi and 1ϕ1 - \phi.
  2. Raise both ϕ\phi and 1ϕ1 - \phi to the power of 35.
  3. Subtract the result of (1ϕ)35(1 - \phi)^{35} from ϕ35\phi^{35}.
  4. Divide the result by 5\sqrt{5}.

Let's compute this value.The value of F35F_{35} using Binet's formula is approximately 9,227,4659,227,465.

Would you like more details or have any questions? Here are some related questions that might interest you:

  1. How does Binet's formula work for calculating Fibonacci numbers?
  2. What is the golden ratio, and why is it important in Fibonacci numbers?
  3. How can we approximate Fibonacci numbers without using Binet's formula?
  4. What are some applications of Fibonacci numbers in real life?
  5. How does the value of F35F_{35} compare to the values of other Fibonacci numbers?

Tip: Binet's formula is exact for Fibonacci numbers when using infinite precision, but when implemented on a computer, minor inaccuracies may arise due to floating-point arithmetic, especially for large indices.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Fibonacci Numbers
Golden Ratio
Algebra

Formulas

Binet's formula for Fibonacci numbers: F_n = (φ^n - (1 - φ)^n) / √5

Theorems

Binet's formula

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 9-12