How Do Fractals Relate to Successive Terms in Mathematical Sequences?

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This discussion focuses on applying mathematical relationships between successive terms of sequences Nn, Ln, Pn, an, and An using spreadsheet software to determine the limiting value of n where An+1 equals An to within one millionth of a square unit. Participants emphasize the necessity of having the specific equations related to these terms for accurate calculations. The recommended approach involves entering the formula into spreadsheet software and iteratively calculating An until the desired precision is achieved. The equation provided includes terms such as the square root of 3 over 4 and square root of 3 over 12, indicating a complex mathematical relationship.

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I have a portfolio due tomorrow and I don't understand the wording of the q

applying the relationship between successive terms of Nn, Ln, Pn, an, and An, use a spreadsheet or similar software to find the values of each parameter up to the value n where An+1 = An to within one millionth of a square unit. (what is the value of this limiting n?)
 
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L²Cc said:
I have a portfolio due tomorrow and I don't understand the wording of the q

applying the relationship between successive terms of Nn, Ln, Pn, an, and An, use a spreadsheet or similar software to find the values of each parameter up to the value n where An+1 = An to within one millionth of a square unit. (what is the value of this limiting n?)
This is why you need software because you do not know what that value is yet. I am a little confused as to what the question is asking as well but do the terms Nn etc. have forumlae assosiated with them?

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L²Cc said:
I have a portfolio due tomorrow and I don't understand the wording of the q

applying the relationship between successive terms of Nn, Ln, Pn, an, and An, use a spreadsheet or similar software to find the values of each parameter up to the value n where An+1 = An to within one millionth of a square unit. (what is the value of this limiting n?)
Sincd you have told us nothing about the "relationship", I don't see how you can expec anyone to give you advice. Apparently you are given some equation relating these various things. All I can say is enter the formula into whatever software you are using and repeatedly calculate An until a the first five decimal places (1 milliionth) start repeating
 
sorry for the lack of info but yes I do have equations. I'm conncted from a phone so it would be pretty hard to write out MY equation for An...here's the equation in words: square root of 3 over 4 + square root of 3 over 12 * ((9/5 -9/5(4/9)^n)... what software do you advise me to use?
 
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oh I got it thanks hallsofivy...your explanation was the most accurate!
 

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