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The 4th term of a G.P. is square of its second term, and the first term is –3. Determine its 7thterm.

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The 4th term of a G.P. is square of its second term, and the first term is –3. Determine its 7thterm.

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Solution

Let the first term of the geometric progression, a = –3

And common ratio = r

4th term = ar4 – 1 = ar3 = –3r3

Second term = ar = –3r

Given: 4th term = (second term)2

⇒ –3r3 = (−3r)2 

= 9r2

r = –3

7th term = ar7−1 = ar6

= (−3)(−3)6

= (−3)7

= −2187

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