If a, b, c, d are in G.P, prove that (an + bn), (bn + cn), (cn + dn) are in G.P.
We know that a, ar, ar2, ar3,… are in G.P. with first term a & common ratio r.
Given a, b, c, d are in G.P.
So, a = a
b = ar
c = ar2
d = ar3
We want to show that
(an + bn), (bn + cn), (cn + dn) are in GP i.e to show common ratio are same
Now,
L.H.S
putting b = ar, c = ar2
R.H.S
putting c = ar2, d = ar3, b = ar
Thus, L.H.S = R.H.S
Hence, (an + bn), (bn + cn), (cn + dn) are in GP.