Mathematicians treasure my spiral proportion, which shares its precious first word with the contents of a pot at the end of a rainbow. What is this famous ratio?
The golden ratio
The 'golden ratio' is a mathematical proportion known for its aesthetic balance. The riddle links the word 'golden' to the precious metal found in leprechaun folklore at the end of a rainbow.
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