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The first three terms of a sequence are given. Round to the nearest thousandth (if

necessary).
6, 9/2 , 27/8

Find the 7th term.
PLEASE ITS URGENT

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Answer:

a7 ≈ 1.068

Explanation:

The given sequence has a common ratio, so is a geometric sequence. The formula for a generic term can be used to find the 7th term.

Sequence

The first term is 6. The common ratio is ...

r = (9/2)/6 = (27/8)/(9/2) = 3/4

The n-th term is ...

an = a1(r^(n-1))

Application

The 7th term is ...

a7 = 6(3/4)^(7-1) = 6(729/4096) = 2187/2048

a7 ≈ 1.068

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