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What is the the sum of the infinite geometric series 3, 2, 4/3, ... ?

What is the the sum of the infinite geometric series 3, 2, 4/3, ... ?-example-1
User Phil Wallach
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Formula:


s=(a_1)/((1-q))_{}

here a1=3

q=2:3(ration of second number and first number)


q=(2)/(3)

Therefore,


s=(3)/((1-(2)/(3)))=(3)/((1)/(3))=9

Sum=9

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