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Geometric Sequence Calculator
Use this geometric sequence calculator for patterns that multiply by the same common ratio each step.
nth term
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- Sum through n
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What the geometric sequence calculator solves
Use this geometric sequence calculator for patterns that multiply by the same common ratio each step.
Formula
How to use it
- Enter the first term.
- Enter the common ratio.
- Enter which term number you want.
How to read the answer
Geometric sequences grow by repeated multiplication, so they can increase or shrink much faster than arithmetic sequences.
Common mistakes and edge cases
- Use ratio, not difference.
- A ratio of 1 needs the special sum formula.
- Negative ratios alternate signs.
Worked examples
Doubling sequence
nth term
384
Decay sequence
nth term
3.125
Frequently asked questions
What is the common ratio?+
It is the multiplier from one term to the next.
Can the ratio be negative?+
Yes. The terms alternate signs when the ratio is negative.
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Last updated: May 15, 2026