In mathematics, a geometric progression, also known as a geometric sequence, is a sequence of non-zero numbers where each term after the first is found by multiplying the previous one by a fixed, non-zero number called the common ratio. A geometric sequence can be finite or infinite.
The n-th term an of a geometric sequence is given by:
$$a_{n}=a_{0}r^{n-1}$$
where,
a0— initial value;
r— common ratio;
n— 1, 2, 3 ...
Sum of n terms:
$$S_{n}=\sum_{k=0}^{n-1}a_{0}r^{k}=\frac{a_{0}(r^{n}-1)}{r-1}=\frac{a_{0}(1-r^{n})}{1-r}$$
Decreasing geometric progression
If the absolute value of the common ratio r is less than one, the geometric progression is called a decreasing geometric progression.
$$S=\frac{a_{0}}{1-r}$$
See also:
Geometric Progression FAQ
What is a geometric progression?
It is a sequence where each term is obtained by multiplying by a fixed ratio.
What is the common ratio?
It is the constant multiplier between consecutive terms.
