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Find the missing term in the geometric sequence. 180,___,5

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Answer:

30.

Explanation:

first term = a

3r term = ar^2

So here ar^2/ a = r^2

r^2 = 5/180 = 1/36

r = 1/6

So missing term = 180 * 1/6 = 30.

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