SOLUTION: The first term of G.P is x and the third term is y. Find an expression for the common ratio in terms of x and y
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Question 1030380: The first term of G.P is x and the third term is y. Find an expression for the common ratio in terms of x and y
Answer by robertb(5830) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
The first three terms of the GP are
x, s, y,...
The common ratio r is equal to both s/x and y/s, and , or .
==> or
==> Common ratio r is equal to either , or
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