The given sequence .
Where .
The nth term of a geometric sequence formula .
Where is first term and r is common ratio.
(Substitute
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(Subtract power:
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Apply division property of equality: a = b then .
(Divide each side by 4)
(Cancel common terms)
(Divide:
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(Rewrite:
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Apply fourth root of each side and eliminate power of four.
\When .
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The geometric means are 12, 36, 108.
When .
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The geometric means are .
The geometric means are 12, 36, 108 or .