SOLUTION: Find the third term of a geometric sequence whose first term is 3 and whose fifth term is 768.

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Question 955491: Find the third term of a geometric sequence whose first term is 3 and whose fifth term is 768.
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Answer by josgarithmetic(39616) About Me  (Show Source):
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If r is the common ration, then 3r%5E2=768.

Answer by MathTherapy(10551) About Me  (Show Source):
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Find the third term of a geometric sequence whose first term is 3 and whose fifth term is 768.
3rd term or highlight_green%28a%5B3%5D+=+48%29, with r, or common ratio, 4.