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Definitions from the WebGeometric ProgressionDescription:A geometric progression, also known as a geometric sequence, is a sequence of numbers where each term after the first is found by multiplying the preceding term by a fixed, non-zero number called the common ratio. Senses:Sense 1: MathematicsIn mathematics, a geometric progression is a sequence of numbers in which each term is found by multiplying the preceding term by a fixed, non-zero number, known as the common ratio. Usage:Usage 1: ArithmeticGeometric progressions are commonly used in arithmetic calculations and financial modeling. Example Sentence:The investment plan offers a 5% interest rate that grows in a geometric progression over the years. Usage 2: Series ExpansionGeometric progressions play a vital role in series expansions and differential equations. Example Sentence:The Taylor series expansion can be represented as a sum of geometric progressions. Possible Related Products: | ||||
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