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For the G.P. if a = `2/3`, t6 = 162, find r.

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Given, a = `2/3`, t6 = 162

tn = arn–1

∴ t6 = `(2/3)("r"^(6 - 1))`

∴ 162 = `2/3"r"^5`

∴ r5 = `162 xx 3/2`

∴ r5 = 35

∴ r = 3

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