Determine the sums of the following geometric series when they are convergent. 1+(3)/(4)+((3)/(4

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Convergence of a Geometric Series

A geometric series converges if the absolute value of its common ratio is less than one. This condition is necessary because if the absolute value of the ratio is 1 or greater, the terms of the series do not approach zero and the series diverges, meaning it does not sum to a finite value.

Infinite Geometric Series Sum Formula

When a geometric series converges, its sum can be calculated using the formula S = a / (1 - r), where 'a' is the first term and 'r' is the common ratio. This formula provides a straightforward method to determine the total sum of all the terms in an infinite geometric series under the convergence condition.

Geometric Series

A geometric series is a series where each term is obtained by multiplying the previous term by a constant ratio. This structure makes it possible to analyze and sum the series using formulas that depend on the first term and the common ratio, making it one of the simplest types of series to work with in mathematics.

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