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In a geometric sequence, the first term is and the sixth term is , find the G.P.


∵ an = a1rn-1 (n = no. of term, a1 = first term of G.P, r = common ratio)


⇒ a6 = a1r5


………(1)





Now, G.P will be-


⇒ a1, a1r, a1r2, a1r3,………




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