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In the four numbers first three are in G.P. and last three are in A.P. whose common difference is 6. If the first and last numbers are same, then first will be
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Let the numbers be 
…..(i)
Where first three numbers are in G.P. and last three are in A.P.
Given that the common difference of A.P. is 6, so
…..(ii)
Also given 
from (ii)
From (i) we get, 
or 
Required numbers from (i) are 
.
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