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If a, b and c are in A.P, a, x, b are in G.P. whereas b, y and c are also in G.P. Show that : x2, b2, y2 are in A.P.

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If a, b and c are in A.P, a, x, b are in G.P. whereas b, y and c are also in G.P.

Show that : x2, b2, y2 are in A.P.

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Solution

a, b and c are in A.P.

`=>` 2b = a + c

a, x and b are in G.P.

`=>` x2 = ab

b, y and c are in G.P.

`=>` y2 = bc

Now,

x2 + y2 = ab + bc

= b(a + c)

= b × 2b

= 2b2

`=>` x2, b2 and y2 are in A.P.

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Chapter 11: Geometric Progression - Exercise 11 (C) [Page 156]

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Selina Concise Mathematics [English] Class 10 ICSE
Chapter 11 Geometric Progression
Exercise 11 (C) | Q 7. | Page 156
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