Found problems: 150
2017 Middle European Mathematical Olympiad, 8
For an integer $n \geq 3$ we define the sequence $\alpha_1, \alpha_2, \ldots, \alpha_k$ as the sequence of exponents in the prime factorization of $n! = p_1^{\alpha_1}p_2^{\alpha_2} \ldots p_k^{\alpha_k}$, where $p_1 < p_2 < \ldots < p_k$ are primes. Determine all integers $n \geq 3$ for which $\alpha_1, \alpha_2, \ldots, \alpha_k$ is a geometric progression.
2015 India Regional MathematicaI Olympiad, 4
Find all three digit natural numbers of the form $(abc)_{10}$ such that $(abc)_{10}$, $(bca)_{10}$ and $(cab)_{10}$ are in geometric progression. (Here $(abc)_{10}$ is representation in base $10$.)
2004 Alexandru Myller, 4
Let be a natural number $ a\ge 2. $
[b]a)[/b] Show that there is no infinite sequence $ \left( k_n \right)_{n\ge 1} $ of pairwise distinct natural numbers greater than $ 1 $ having the property that the sequence $ \left( a^{1/k_n} \right)_{n\ge 1} $ is a geometric progression.
[b]b)[/b] Show that there are finite sequences $ \left( l_i \right)_i, $ of any length, of pairwise distinct natural numbers greater than $ 1 $ with the property that $ \left( a^{1/l_i} \right)_{i} $ is a geometric progression.
[i]Bogdan Enescu[/i]
1995 All-Russian Olympiad, 1
Can the numbers $1,2,3,\ldots,100$ be covered with $12$ geometric progressions?
[i]A. Golovanov[/i]
1949 Moscow Mathematical Olympiad, 162
Given a set of $4n$ positive numbers such that any distinct choice of ordered foursomes of these numbers constitutes a geometric progression. Prove that at least $4$ numbers of the set are identical.
2017 USAMTS Problems, 2
Let $q$ be a real number. Suppose there are three distinct positive integers $a, b,c$ such that $q + a$, $q + b$,$q + c$ is a geometric progression. Show that $q$ is rational.
2014-2015 SDML (Middle School), 7
Gizmo is thinking of a geometric sequence in which the third term is $1215$ and the fifth is $540$. Which of the following could be the eighth term of Gizmo's sequence?
$\text{(A) }-160\qquad\text{(B) }-135.5\qquad\text{(C) }216\qquad\text{(D) }240\qquad\text{(E) }472.5$
1984 IMO Longlists, 30
Decide whether it is possible to color the $1984$ natural numbers $1, 2, 3, \cdots, 1984$ using $15$ colors so that no geometric sequence of length $3$ of the same color exists.
2024 Serbia National Math Olympiad, 1
Find all positive integers $n$, such that if their divisors are $1=d_1<d_2<\ldots<d_k=n$ for $k \geq 4$, then the numbers $d_2-d_1, d_3-d_2, \ldots, d_k-d_{k-1}$ form a geometric progression in some order.
1999 Romania Team Selection Test, 7
Prove that for any integer $n$, $n\geq 3$, there exist $n$ positive integers $a_1,a_2,\ldots,a_n$ in arithmetic progression, and $n$ positive integers in geometric progression $b_1,b_2,\ldots,b_n$ such that
\[ b_1 < a_1 < b_2 < a_2 <\cdots < b_n < a_n . \]
Give an example of two such progressions having at least five terms.
[i]Mihai Baluna[/i]
1973 Bulgaria National Olympiad, Problem 2
Let the numbers $a_1,a_2,a_3,a_4$ form an arithmetic progression with difference $d\ne0$. Prove that there are no exists geometric progressions $b_1,b_2,b_3,b_4$ and $c_1,c_2,c_3,c_4$ such that:
$$a_1=b_1+c_1,a_2=b_2+c_2,a_3=b_3+c_3,a_4=b_4+c_4.$$
2012 Bogdan Stan, 3
Consider $ 2011 $ positive real numbers $ a_1,a_2,\ldots ,a_{2011} . $ If they are in geometric progression, show that there exists a real number $ \lambda $ such that any $ i\in\{ 1,2,\ldots , 1005 \} $ implies $ \lambda =a_i\cdot a_{2012-i} . $ Disprove the converse.
[i]Teodor Radu[/i]
2015 Gulf Math Olympiad, 4
a) We have a geometric sequence of $3$ terms. If the sum of these terms is $26$ , and their sum of squares is $364$ , find the terms of the sequence.
b) Suppose that $a,b,c,u,v,w$ are positive real numbers , and each of $a,b,c$ and $u,v,w$ are geometric sequences. Suppose also that $a+u,b+v,c+w$ are an arithmetic sequence. Prove that $a=b=c$ and $u=v=w$
c) Let $a,b,c,d$ be real numbers (not all zero), and let $f(x,y,z)$ be the polynomial in three variables defined by$$f(x,y,z) = axyz + b(xy + yz + zx) + c(x+y+z) + d$$.Prove that $f(x,y,z)$ is reducible if and only if $a,b,c,d$ is a geometric sequence.
2009 AMC 10, 9
Positive integers $ a$, $ b$, and $ 2009$, with $ a<b<2009$, form a geometric sequence with an integer ratio. What is $ a$?
$ \textbf{(A)}\ 7 \qquad
\textbf{(B)}\ 41 \qquad
\textbf{(C)}\ 49 \qquad
\textbf{(D)}\ 289 \qquad
\textbf{(E)}\ 2009$
2012 Canadian Mathematical Olympiad Qualification Repechage, 3
We say that $(a,b,c)$ form a [i]fantastic triplet[/i] if $a,b,c$ are positive integers, $a,b,c$ form a geometric sequence, and $a,b+1,c$ form an arithmetic sequence. For example, $(2,4,8)$ and $(8,12,18)$ are fantastic triplets. Prove that there exist infinitely many fantastic triplets.
1977 AMC 12/AHSME, 13
If $a_1,a_2,a_3,\dots$ is a sequence of positive numbers such that $a_{n+2}=a_na_{n+1}$ for all positive integers $n$, then the sequence $a_1,a_2,a_3,\dots$ is a geometric progression
$\textbf{(A) }\text{for all positive values of }a_1\text{ and }a_2\qquad$
$\textbf{(B) }\text{if and only if }a_1=a_2\qquad$
$\textbf{(C) }\text{if and only if }a_1=1\qquad$
$\textbf{(D) }\text{if and only if }a_2=1\qquad $
$\textbf{(E) }\text{if and only if }a_1=a_2=1$
2017 India PRMO, 14
Suppose $x$ is a positive real number such that $\{x\}, [x]$ and $x$ are in a geometric progression. Find the least positive integer $n$ such that $x^n > 100$. (Here $[x]$ denotes the integer part of $x$ and $\{x\} = x - [x]$.)
2021 Tuymaada Olympiad, 5
Sines of three acute angles form an arithmetic progression, while the cosines of these angles form a geometric progression. Prove that all three angles are equal.
1953 AMC 12/AHSME, 25
In a geometric progression whose terms are positive, any term is equal to the sum of the next two following terms. then the common ratio is:
$ \textbf{(A)}\ 1 \qquad\textbf{(B)}\ \text{about }\frac{\sqrt{5}}{2} \qquad\textbf{(C)}\ \frac{\sqrt{5}\minus{}1}{2} \qquad\textbf{(D)}\ \frac{1\minus{}\sqrt{5}}{2} \qquad\textbf{(E)}\ \frac{2}{\sqrt{5}}$
2008 China Team Selection Test, 6
Find the maximal constant $ M$, such that for arbitrary integer $ n\geq 3,$ there exist two sequences of positive real number $ a_{1},a_{2},\cdots,a_{n},$ and $ b_{1},b_{2},\cdots,b_{n},$ satisfying
(1):$ \sum_{k \equal{} 1}^{n}b_{k} \equal{} 1,2b_{k}\geq b_{k \minus{} 1} \plus{} b_{k \plus{} 1},k \equal{} 2,3,\cdots,n \minus{} 1;$
(2):$ a_{k}^2\leq 1 \plus{} \sum_{i \equal{} 1}^{k}a_{i}b_{i},k \equal{} 1,2,3,\cdots,n, a_{n}\equiv M$.
2000 Estonia National Olympiad, 1
Let $x \ne 1$ be a fixed positive number and $a_1, a_2, a_3,...$ some kind of number sequence.
Prove that $x^{a_1},x^{a_2},x^{a_3},...$ is a non-constant geometric sequence if and only if $a_1, a_2, a_3,...$. is a non-constant arithmetic sequence.
1966 AMC 12/AHSME, 39
In base $R_1$ the expanded fraction $F_1$ becomes $0.373737...$, and the expanded fraction $F_2$ becomes $0.737373...$. In base $R_2$ fraction $F_1$, when expanded, becomes $0.252525...$, while fraction $F_2$ becomes $0.525252...$. The sum of $R_1$ and $R_2$, each written in base ten is:
$\text{(A)}\ 24 \qquad
\text{(B)}\ 22\qquad
\text{(C)}\ 21\qquad
\text{(D)}\ 20\qquad
\text{(E)}\ 19$
2018 Lusophon Mathematical Olympiad, 5
Determine the increasing geometric progressions, with three integer terms, such that the sum of these terms is $57$
2003 AIME Problems, 8
In an increasing sequence of four positive integers, the first three terms form an arithmetic progression, the last three terms form a geometric progression, and the first and fourth terms differ by 30. Find the sum of the four terms.
2009 AMC 12/AHSME, 12
The fifth and eighth terms of a geometric sequence of real numbers are $ 7!$ and $ 8!$ respectively. What is the first term?
$ \textbf{(A)}\ 60\qquad
\textbf{(B)}\ 75\qquad
\textbf{(C)}\ 120\qquad
\textbf{(D)}\ 225\qquad
\textbf{(E)}\ 315$