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The numbers x − 6, 2x and x2 are in G.P. Find x

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The numbers x − 6, 2x and x2 are in G.P. Find x

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The numbers x − 6, 2x and x2 are in G.P.

∴ `(2x)/(x - 6) = x^2/(2x)`

∴ 4x2 = x2(x – 6)

∴ 4 = x – 6   ...[∵ x2 ≠ 0]

∴ x = 10

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