Problem in finding the radius of convergence of a series

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The discussion focuses on determining the radius of convergence for a series, specifically addressing why 2^(n/2) is little o of 3^(n/3). It is established that 2^(n/2) grows slower than 3^(n/3) as n approaches infinity, supported by the comparison of their exponential forms. The ratio k, defined as 2^(1/2)/3^(1/3), is shown to be less than 1, reinforcing the conclusion. As n increases, the term [1 + k^n + n^7/3^(n/3)]^(1/n) approaches 1. The explanation is well-received, indicating clarity in the reasoning presented.
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asymptotic behaviour, raduis of convergence
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I'm trying to find the radius of this serie, and here is the solution
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I just have problem understanding why 2^(n/2) is little o of 3^(n/3) ?

many thanks in advance

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Amaelle said:
why 2^(n/2) is little o of 3^(n/3)
$$2^{n/2}= 1.4142^n \qquad 3^{n/3}= 1.4442^n \quad \Rightarrow \quad 2^{n/2} < 3^{n/3}$$
 
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[2^{n/2}+3^{n/3}+n^7]^{1/n}=3^{1/3}[1+k^n+\frac{n^7}{3^{n/3}}]^{1/n}
where
k=\frac{2^{1/2}}{3^{1/3}}
k^6=\frac{8}{9}&lt;1
so k<1. As n##\rightarrow +\infty##
[1+k^n+\frac{n^7}{3^{n/3}}]^{1/n} \rightarrow 1
 
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anuttarasammyak said:
[2^{n/2}+3^{n/3}+n^7]^{1/n}=3^{1/3}[1+k^n+\frac{n^7}{3^{n/3}}]^{1/n}
where
k=\frac{2^{1/2}}{3^{1/3}}
k^6=\frac{8}{9}&lt;1
so k<1. As n##\rightarrow +\infty##
[1+k^n+\frac{n^7}{3^{n/3}}]^{1/n} \rightarrow 1
So beautifully explained!, thanks a million!
 
BvU said:
$$2^{n/2}= 1.4142^n \qquad 3^{n/3}= 1.4442^n \quad \Rightarrow \quad 2^{n/2} < 3^{n/3}$$
Nice shot! thanks a million!
 
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