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Arithmetic and geometric sequence with one term in common

Source: Poland Math Olympiad 1995 Round 1 #6

June 12, 2023
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Problem Statement

Given two sequences of positive integers: the arithmetic sequence with difference r>0r > 0 and the geometric sequence with ratio q>1q > 1; rr and qq are coprime. Prove that if these sequences have one term in common, then they have them infinitely many.