SOLUTION: Find the nth term of the geometric sequence. 3, 27, 243,

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Question 1178890: Find the nth term of the geometric sequence.
3, 27, 243,
Found 2 solutions by josgarithmetic, ikleyn:
Answer by josgarithmetic(39618) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
system%283=3%5E1%2C27=3%5E3%2C243=3%5E5%29
Use the pattern.

Answer by ikleyn(52788) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
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a%5Bn%5D = a%5B1%5D%2Ar%5E%28n-1%29 = 3%2A9%5E%28n-1%29 = 3%2A3%5E%282n-2%29 = 3%5E%282n-1%29.             ANSWER


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    - The proofs of the formulas for geometric progressions
    - Problems on geometric progressions
    - Word problems on geometric progressions
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