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The pth , qth and rth terms of an A.P. are in G.P. Prove that the common ratio of the G.P. is `(q-r)/(p-q)` or `(p-q)/(q-r)`

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CHHAYA PUBLICATION-SEQUENCE AND SERIES-Exercise 9 C (Long Answer Type Questions)
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  18. The pth , qth and rth terms of an A.P. are in G.P. Prove that the comm...

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