Using Mathematical induction prove that for all positive integers n;                                1 + 1/3 + 1/(3^2) + ⋯ + 1/(3^n) = (3/2) * (1−1/(3^(n+1))

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Using Mathematical induction prove that for all positive integers n;

                               1 + 1/3 + 1/(3^2) + ⋯ + 1/(3^n) = (3/2) * (1−1/(3^(n+1))

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