#1059 · Algebra · Sequences & series
Ratio of difference to first term
If the , , and terms of an arithmetic progression are in geometric progression, and , , are in harmonic progression, show that the ratio of the common difference to the first term of the arithmetic progression is .
H. S. Hall & S. R. Knight, Higher Algebra (1891) · Ch. VI. Harmonical Progression, Examples VI.a, No. 16
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