Three numbers form a g. p. if the first and third numbers are 5and245 respectively, find two possible values for the middle number.

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Gillian Krause

4 May, 04:37

Three numbers form a g. p. if the first and third numbers are 5and245 respectively, find two possible values for the middle number.

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Keagan Cook · Answer 1

A geometric progression is when you have a common ratio. In order for 3 numbers (5, x and 245) to be a geometric progression they should have a common ratio. In order to solve the 2nd number the common ration should be establish; (x/5) = (245/x) solving for x, the middle number is either 35 or - 35.