Power series product convergence

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The discussion centers on the convergence of the product of two power series, specifically $$P(z)=\frac {1-z}{5-z}$$ and $$Q(z)=\frac {5-z}{1-z}$$. The series $$P(z)$$ has a radius of convergence of 5, while $$Q(z)$$ has a radius of convergence of 1. The product $$P(z)Q(z)=1$$ converges everywhere, demonstrating a significant property of power series convergence. Participants agree that this example is both effective and illustrative of the concepts involved.

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Give an example of a pair of origin-centered power series, say P(z) and Q(z), such that the disc of convergence for the product P(z)Q(z) is larger than either of the two discs of convergence for P(z) and Q(z).
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##\frac 1 {1-z} = 1+z+z^2+z^3+\cdots##
I take $$P(z)=\frac {1-z}{5-z} = \frac 1 5 -\frac 4 {25} z - \frac 4 {125} z^2 - \cdots$$ which has radius of convergence 5, and $$Q(z)=\frac {5-z} {1-z} = 5+4z+4z^2+\cdots$$ which has radius of convergence 1.
##P(z)Q(z)=1## converges everywhere.
Is this correct? If so, do you think it's a good example or rather a dirty trick, or both?
 
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I think that is a good example.
 
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I like it. It's much simpler and more convincing than any examples that I started to think of.
 
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