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In a geometric sequence, the 23rd term is 16 and the 26th term is 12. What is the 32nd term?

 Apr 9, 2024
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The 23rd term is equal to: a1×r22

The 26th terms is equal to: a1×r25

So then r3=1216

r^3 = 3/4

r = 334

32nd term would be 23rd term times r^9

(334)9=3^3/4^3 = 27/64

16×27/64 = 27/4

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 Apr 10, 2024

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