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Geometric sequence term

Find a term in a multiplicative sequence.

How this works

aₙ = a₁rⁿ⁻¹.

Example

Using the example inputs, nth term is 162.

First term
2
Common ratio
3
Term number
5
nth term
162

Scope and assumptions

Uses your inputs only; results are rounded for display.

OpenStax mathematics

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