Three positive numbers form a geometric progression with common ratio . If their product is 216 and their sum is 26, find the common ratio .

Answer and explanation

Correct answer: B. 3

  1. Step 1: Let terms be . Their product is . Step 2. Sum: . Step 3. Multiply by : . Step 4. . Since , . Answer: 3. Why not the others: The terms are 2, 6, 18, which sum to 26 and multiply to 216.

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