Question

Find the possible value of P if P-3,3pts and 18p+5 are Three consecutive Term of a geometrical Progession.please let it be correct I am counting on you ​

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Question 1077763: Find P if P-3, 3P+5 and 18P -5 are three consecutive terms of a GP

Answer by amfagge92(93) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!

P=10

SOLUTI0N

a=P-3

r=3P+5/P-3

using the 3rd term

p-3*3P%2B5%2FP-3^2=18P-5

Solving we have

9p^2+30P+25=18P^2-59p+15

Solving the quadractic eqn

p=-1/9 OR 10 WE ARE ONLY USING THE POSITIVE VALUE.