The first term of a GP is -3 and the square of the second term is equal to its 4th term. Find its 7th term.

It is given that the first term of GP is -3.


So, a = -3


It is also given that the square of the second term is equal to its 4th term.


(a2)2 = a4


nth term of GP, an = arn-1


So, a2 = ar; a4 = ar3


(ar) 2 = ar3 a = r = -3


Now, the 7th term in the GP, a7 = ar6


a7 = (-3)7 = -2187


Hence, the 7th term of GP is -2187.


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