Let the first term of both progressions be 3. For the arithmetic progression (AP), let the common difference be \(d\). The terms are:
1st term: \(3\)
3rd term: \(3 + 2d\)
13th term: \(3 + 12d\)
For the geometric progression (GP), let the common ratio be \(r\). The terms are:
1st term: \(3\)
2nd term: \(3r\)
3rd term: \(3r^2\)
Equating the terms of the AP and GP:
\(3 + 2d = 3r\)
\(3 + 12d = 3r^2\)
From \(3 + 2d = 3r\), we get \(r = \frac{3 + 2d}{3}\).
Substitute \(r\) in the second equation:
\(3 + 12d = 3\left(\frac{3 + 2d}{3}\right)^2\)
\((3 + 2d)^2 = 3(3 + 12d)\)
\(9 + 12d + 4d^2 = 9 + 36d\)
\(4d^2 - 24d = 0\)
\(4d(d - 6) = 0\)
\(d = 0\) or \(d = 6\)
Since \(d = 0\) is not valid, \(d = 6\).
Substitute \(d = 6\) back to find \(r\):
\(r = \frac{3 + 2(6)}{3} = \frac{15}{3} = 5\)
Thus, the common difference is 6 and the common ratio is 5.