Calculating a Logarithmic Product Series

In summary, the product of logarithms from 2 to 128 can be simplified to just 7. This can be achieved using the change of base formula and cancelling out common terms.
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compute the product.

$\left(\log_{2}\left({3}\right)\right)\cdot
\left(\log_{3}\left({4}\right)\right)\cdot
\left(\log_{4}\left({5}\right)\right)\cdots
\left(\log_{126}\left({127}\right)\right)\cdot
\left(\log_{127}\left({128}\right)\right)$

The answer to this is 7
I assume this can be done with a $\lim_{{2}\to{127}}$

or use a change of base

$\frac{\log\left({3}\right)}{\log\left({2}\right)}\cdot
\frac{\log\left({4}\right)}{\log\left({3}\right)}$ etc

but I can't seem to figure out the setup:confused:
 
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You are on the right track with the change of base formula. Write the product as follows:

\(\displaystyle \frac{\log_2(3)\cdot\log_2(4)\cdots\log_2(127)\log_2(128)}{\log_2(3)\cdot\log_2(4)\cdots\log_2(126)\log_2(127)}\)

After cancelling, you are then left with:

\(\displaystyle \log_2(128)=\log_2\left(2^7\right)=7\log_2(2)=7\)
 
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Really, it's that easy, (Speechless)(Speechless)(Speechless)
 

FAQ: Calculating a Logarithmic Product Series

What is a logarithmic product series?

A logarithmic product series is a mathematical series that is formed by taking the logarithm of each term in a product series. It is typically written as ∑ln(an), where an is the nth term in the product series.

How do you solve a logarithmic product series?

To solve a logarithmic product series, you can use the properties of logarithms to simplify the series. You can also use algebraic techniques, such as factoring and expanding, to simplify the series before taking the logarithm of each term.

What are some common applications of logarithmic product series?

Logarithmic product series are commonly used in various fields of science and engineering, such as physics, chemistry, and economics. They are particularly useful for modeling phenomena that exhibit exponential growth or decay, such as population growth and radioactive decay.

How does a logarithmic product series differ from a geometric series?

A logarithmic product series is a type of product series, while a geometric series is a type of sum series. In a geometric series, each term is a multiple of the previous term, while in a logarithmic product series, each term is the logarithm of the corresponding term in a product series.

Are there any limitations to using logarithmic product series?

One limitation of using logarithmic product series is that they can only be used for product series with positive terms. Additionally, not all product series can be simplified using logarithms, so this method may not always be applicable.

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