Exercise 1016Algebra › InequalitiesHigh schoolAdded 3 Nov 2026
Geometric mean and harmonic mean
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Statement
Let . Prove that the geometric mean is at least the harmonic mean .
Hint
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Solution
Inequality. is equivalent (since all quantities are positive) to
i.e. , which is exactly AM-GM.
Equality case. .
Remark. In general, HM GM AM QM (harmonic, geometric, arithmetic, quadratic means).