Question:
Find k such that k + 9, k − 6 and 4 form three consecutive terms of a G.P.
Solution:
k, k + 9, k−6 are in G.P.
$\therefore(k-6)^{2}=4(k+9)$
$\Rightarrow k^{2}+36-12 k=4 k+36$
$\Rightarrow k^{2}-16 k=0$
$\Rightarrow k(k-16)=0$
$\Rightarrow k=0,16$
But, k = 0 is not possible.
∴ k = 16