Cesaro summability implies bounded partial sums

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The discussion centers on proving that if the series \(\sum_{n=0}^{\infty} c_{n}\) is Cesaro summable with \(c_{n} > 0\) for all \(n \geq 0\), then the partial sums \(S_{N}\) are bounded. The key insight is that since the series is nondecreasing, the existence of a least upper bound for the partial sums is guaranteed. This upper bound corresponds to \(\lim_{n \to \infty} S_n\), aligning with the traditional definition of the series sum.

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Homework Statement



Suppose [itex]c_{n} > 0[/itex] for each [itex]n\geq 0.[/itex] Prove that if [itex]\sum ^{\infty}_{n=0} c_{n}[/itex] is Cesaro summable, then the partial sums [itex]S_{N}[/itex] are bounded.

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The Attempt at a Solution



I tried contraposition; that was getting me nowhere. I have a few inequalities here and there but they don't tell me anything. I need to show that there exists an upperbound for the partial sums. This means there exists a least upperbound. I need to find that least upperbound. Because[itex]c_{n} > 0[/itex] for each [itex]n\geq 0,[/itex] then the series is nondecreasing, which means the partial sums are nondecreasing, so we are looking for an upperbound, not a lowerbound.
 
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Homework Statement



Suppose [itex]c_{n} > 0[/itex] for each [itex]n\geq 0.[/itex] Prove that if [itex]\sum ^{\infty}_{n=0} c_{n}[/itex] is Cesaro summable, then the partial sums [itex]S_{N}[/itex] are bounded.

Homework Equations



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The Attempt at a Solution



I tried contraposition; that was getting me nowhere. I have a few inequalities here and there but they don't tell me anything. I need to show that there exists an upperbound for the partial sums. This means there exists a least upperbound. I need to find that least upperbound.

That least upper bound, if it exists, is [itex]\lim_{n \to \infty} S_n[/itex], which is the definition of [itex]\sum_{n=0}^{\infty} c_n[/itex] in the traditional sense.
 

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