# Geometric progression 2

There is geometric sequence with a1=5.7 and quotient q=-2.5. Calculate a17.

Correct result:

a17 =  13271346.69

#### Solution:

${a}_{17}=5.7\cdot \left(-2.5{\right)}^{17-1}\doteq 13271346.69$

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