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SERIESSUM function

Returns the sum of a power series based on the formula

Syntax

SERIESSUM(x, n, m, coefficients)

Square brackets indicate optional arguments.

Arguments

ArgumentRequiredMeaning
xYesThe input value to the power series.0.785398163
nYesThe initial power to which you want to raise x.0
mYesThe step by which to increase n for each term in the series.2
coefficientsYesA set of coefficients by which each successive power of x is multiplied.A1:A4

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Evaluate coefficients at spaced powers

=SERIESSUM(B2,C2,D2,A2:A4)

The three terms are 1*2^1, 2*2^3 and 3*2^5, giving 114. Change the power step from 2 to 1 to build consecutive powers.

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SERIESSUM · top-level call

=SERIESSUM(B2,C2,D2,A2:A4)

1 / 4 · x

The input value to the power series.

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