Try it on paper first. A hint, the key idea and the worked solution are here when you need them.
Three numbers in geometric progression have a sum of and a product of . Find them.
A geometric progression has a fixed ratio , and its nth term is . Dividing two terms cancels . Three numbers in GP can be written , , , and are in GP when . Growth by a year multiplies by each year.
Have you tried it?
Work it out on paper first. It is fine to get stuck or make a mistake: that is how we learn. When you are ready, go through the solution one step at a time, and check each step against your own.
Step 1. The middle number. , so .
Step 2. The sum. . Multiply by : , or .
Step 3. Solve. , so or .
Answer: the numbers are , and .
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