SOLUTION: If the sum of the geometric sequence 2,6,18,54,162,... is 19682. In what terms are added to be needed?

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Question 1087685: If the sum of the geometric sequence 2,6,18,54,162,... is 19682. In what terms are added to be needed?
Answer by ikleyn(52818)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
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 = 19682  ====>   = 19682  ====>   = 19683  ====>  n =  = 9.

Answer. 9 term sum.


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