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Why is the constant Pi related to the pyramid?

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The Great Pyramid comes closest to pi, while the remainder vary in a range as high as about 30% off of pi. Moreover, the builders of these pyramids don’t seem to be zeroing in on a height/base ratio of pi. read more

There’s an entirely coincidental relationship which applies to the Great Pyramid and one or two others, but not the remaining pyramids of Egypt. The ratio of the base of the Great Pyramid to its height is about 3.1425. That’s not a bad approximation of pi. The appearance of a significant number gets some people very excited. read more

Phi, Pi and the Great Pyramid of Egypt at Giza August 18, 2012 by Gary Meisner 127 Comments The Great Pyramid of Egypt closely embodies Golden Ratio proportions. read more