The sum of first three terms of a G.P. is and their product is 1. Find the common ratio and the terms.

Given: Sum of first three terms of a G.P. is and their product is 1


Let , a , r be the three terms in G.P.



and


a3 = 1


a = 1


Substitute ‘a’ in –1, we get


+ 1 + r =


10 × (1 + r + r2) = 39 × r


10 +10 × r + 10 × r2 = 39 × r


10r2 + 10r – 39r + 10 = 0


10r2 - 29r + 10 = 0


10r2 -25r – 4r + 10 = 0


5r(2r – 5) -2(2r – 5) = 0


(5r-2)(2r-5) = 0


r =


The three terms in the G.P. are


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