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Solve 3x326x2+52x24=0, given that the roots are in geometric progression

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Solution

Let ar,a and ar are the roots of 3x326x2+52x24=0

Thus products of roots =243=a3a=2
And sum of roots =263=2r+2+2r
1r+r=103
3r210r+3=0
(3r1)(r3)=0
r=13,3

Hence the roots are 23,2,6

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