SOLUTION: The second term of the geometric sequence is 250, and the fifth term is 16. Find the seventh term.

Question 1166515: The second term of the geometric sequence is 250, and the fifth term is 16. Find the seventh term.

Answer by ikleyn(52790) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
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     =  =  = 15.625


    r =  = 2.5


     =  =  = 40.    ANSWER

Solved.

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On geometric progressions, see the lessons
    - Geometric progressions
    - The proofs of the formulas for geometric progressions
    - Problems on geometric progressions
    - Solved problems on geometric progressions
    - Word problems on geometric progressions
    - One characteristic property of geometric progressions
    - Fresh, sweet and crispy problem on arithmetic and geometric progressions

Also, you have this free of charge online textbook in ALGEBRA-II in this site
    - ALGEBRA-II - YOUR ONLINE TEXTBOOK.

The referred lessons are the part of this online textbook under the topic
"Geometric progressions".

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