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A sequence a_1, a_2, a_3, \dots of positive integers has the following properties:
* The first three terms are in geometric progression.
* The second, third, and fourth terms are in arithmetic progression.
* In general, for all $i\ge1$, the terms $a_{2i - 1}$, $a_{2i}$, $a_{2i + 1}$ are in geometric progression, and the terms $a_{2i}$, $a_{2i + 1}$, and $a_{2i + 2}$ are in arithmetic progression.
 

If a_1 = 1 and $a_2 = 2, then find a_5.

 
 Mar 7, 2025
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a1  =  1

a2 =   2

a3  = a2 * (2/1)   =  2 * 2 =  4

a4 =   a3 + (a3 -a2) =  4 + 2 = 6

a5 =  6 * (6/4)  =  9

a6  = a5+ (a5 -a4)  = a5 + 3  = 12

 

The series is

a1   a2   a3   a4    a5    a6  ......

1     2     4      6        12

 

 

cool cool cool

 Mar 7, 2025

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