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The 5th, 8th and 11th terms of a G.P. are p, q and s, respectively. Show that q2 = ps.

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The 5th, 8th and 11th terms of a G.P. are p, q and s, respectively. Show that q2 = ps.

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Solution

Let the first term of the geometric progression = a

Common and ratio = r

5th term = ar5–1 = ar4 = p

8th term = ar8–1 = ar7 = q

11th term = ar11–1= ar10 = s

Left side = q2 = (ar7)2

= a2 × r14

Right side =  ps = ar4 ar10

= a2 × r14

Hence, q2 = ps

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Chapter 8: Sequences and Series - EXERCISE 8.2 [Page 145]

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