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A geometric sub-sequence of an arithmetic sequence

Source: RMO Mumbai 2016, P6

October 11, 2016
arithmetic sequencenumber theory

Problem Statement

Let (a1,a2,)(a_1,a_2,\dots) be a strictly increasing sequence of positive integers in arithmetic progression. Prove that there is an infinite sub-sequence of the given sequence whose terms are in a geometric progression.