SOLUTION: The third and the eight terms of a geometric progression is 21. The third term exceeds the second term by 6. Find the common ratio.
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Question 943600: The third and the eight terms of a geometric progression is 21. The third term exceeds the second term by 6. Find the common ratio. Answer by stanbon(75887) (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website! The third and the eight terms of a geometric progression is 21. The third term exceeds the second term by 6. Find the common ratio.
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Note:: The 3rd and the 8th terms cannot both be 21.
Cheers,
Stan H.
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