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Show that each of one of the following progression is a G.P. Also, find the common ratio in each case: `-2//3-6,-54 dot`

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Let a = -2/3, b = -6, c = -54
In GP, `b2 = ac `
`(-6)^2 = -2/3 × (-54) `
`36 = 36`
So, the Common ratio = `r = -6/(-2/3) = -6 × 3/-2 = 9`
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