The nth term of the geometric series is
.
Where
is first term and r is common ratio.
The 3rd term of the geometric series is
.
(Substitute
)
The 6th term of the geometric series is
.
(Substitute
)
---------------> (Equation 1)
----------------> (Equation 2)
Dividing the equations (2) by (1).
\
(Cancel common terms)
(Divide:
)
The power of
.

Apply powers are equal property: If
then a = b.

(Substitute
)
(Evaluate power:
)
Apply division property of equality: a = b then
.
(Divide each side by 9)
(Cancel common terms)
(Divide:
)
The sum of a geometric series is
.
Where
is first term and r is common ratio.
(Substitute
)
(Subtract denominator:
)
(Evaluate power:
)
(Subtract numerator:
)
(Multiply:
)
(Divide:
)
The value of
.