Question
If pth, qth, rth and sth terms of an A.P. be in G.P., then prove that (p – q), (q – r), (r – s) are in GP.
Solution
Let A be the first term and D be the common difference.
∴
...(i)
...(ii)
...(iii)
Since are in G.P.
∴
Now, and
and
and
and
and
p - q, q - r, r - s are in G.P.