SOLUTION: Find a formula for the nth term of the geometric sequence. Then find the indicated nth term of the geometric sequence. 6th term: 3, 36, 432,. . . an= a6=

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Question 1178526: Find a formula for the nth term of the geometric sequence. Then find the indicated nth term of the geometric sequence.
6th term: 3, 36, 432,. . .
an=
a6=

Answer by mananth(16946) About Me  (Show Source):
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an = a1*r^(n-1)
3,36,432
36/3 =432/36 =12
r=12 a1=3
a6 = 3*(12)^5
=746496