Infinite series of complex numbers.

C and S, in terms of x. He has rewritten the series in terms of z, where z represents cosx + jsinx, and has found the sum to infinity of C + jS to be 3/(3-z). However, he is now stuck and is looking for assistance in breaking this answer into real and imaginary parts. In summary, Carl is seeking help with finding the sum to infinity of two series in terms of x, and is looking for assistance with breaking his current answer into real and imaginary parts.
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I have the two series:
C = 1 + (1/3)cosx + (1/9)cos2x + (1/27)cos3x ... (1/3^n)cosnx
S = (1/3) sinx + (1/9)sin2x ... (1/3^n)sinnx

I have to express, in terms of x, the sum to infinity of these two series.

Here's what I've done so far:
Let z represent cosx + jsinx
C + jS = z^0 + (1/3)Z^1 ... (1/3)^n(Z^n)
This is a GP with first term 1, common ratio (1/3)Z.
Sum to infinity of C + jS = a/(1-r) = 3/(3-Z)

I can't seem to find where to go from there. Can anyone help?

Thankyou.
 
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Write z=x+iy and break your answer, 3/(3-z) into real and imaginary parts.

Carl
 

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