Re: Sum of infinite series - 1/n^2

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Start date Oct 3, 2008
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The discussion centers on computing the sum of the infinite series SUM(X / (Y^X)), where Y is a constant and X is an increasing sequence. Participants clarify that without specific details about the sequence X, it is impossible to determine the sum of the series. The importance of defining both X and Y is emphasized for accurate computation. The conversation highlights the necessity of understanding the nature of the increasing sequence to proceed with the calculation. Overall, the sum cannot be computed without more information about the variables involved.

Oct 3, 2008

obelu

Please I have a similar problem, how can I compute the sum of this infinite series:

SUM(X / (Y^X) ); where X(i)>0

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Oct 3, 2008

sutupidmath

Is this your series?

\sum\frac{X}{Y^X} X(i)>0, what is X, what is Y?

Oct 3, 2008

obelu

Y is a constant, while the X's are increasing from zero to infinity

Oct 5, 2008

HallsofIvy

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Knowing only that X_n is "some" increasing sequence there is no way to find the sum.

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