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The sum of first three terms of a G.P. is `(13)/(12)`and their product is ` 1`. Find the common ratio and the terms.

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Let the terms of the G.P. be `a/r`,a,ar.
It is given that
`a/r`+ a + ar = `13/12` and `a/r`× a × ar = `-1`
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