Sum of n terms of a GP = a(1-rn)/(1-r)
Now if lrl < 1 then the sum converges to a particular value. as lrl<1 so lim(n→∞)rn = 0 . So, the sum can be re-written as a/(1-r)
In 1st GP, a=1 and r=a
In 2nd GP, a=1 and r=b
x=1+a+a2+a3+...to infinity.(|a|<1)
y=1+b+b2+...to infinity.(|b|<1)
Prove that 1+ab+a2b2+a3b3+...to infinity=xy/x+y-1
Sum of n terms of a GP = a(1-rn)/(1-r)
Now if lrl < 1 then the sum converges to a particular value. as lrl<1 so lim(n→∞)rn = 0 . So, the sum can be re-written as a/(1-r)
In 1st GP, a=1 and r=a
In 2nd GP, a=1 and r=b