SOLUTION: if the value of A1= 1/2 and A9=64. what is the value of r in geometric sequence

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Question 979571: if the value of A1= 1/2 and A9=64. what is the value of r in geometric sequence
Answer by ikleyn(52781)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!

Since we are given the geometric progression,  we have

= ,

= = = ,

where    is the  common ratio  of the progression.

It implies that   = = : = = .


Hence,   = = = 2^(7/8).


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