Problem

Cloud My Media Question Find a bound for the error when approximating the series \[ \sum_{n=1}^{\infty} \frac{6(-1)^{n+1}}{4 n^{3}} \] by the partial sum $S_{2}$. Round your answer to six decimal plajees if necessary.

Solution

Step 1 :The given series is an alternating series. The error in approximating the sum of an alternating series by a partial sum is less than or equal to the absolute value of the next term.

Step 2 :In this case, we are approximating the series by the partial sum \(S_2\), so the error is less than or equal to the absolute value of the third term.

Step 3 :Calculate the third term: \(\frac{6(-1)^{3+1}}{4 \cdot 3^{3}} = \frac{1}{18}\)

Step 4 :The absolute value of the third term is \(\left|\frac{1}{18}\right| = \frac{1}{18}\)

Step 5 :Rounding the absolute value of the third term to six decimal places gives 0.055556.

Step 6 :Final Answer: The bound for the error when approximating the series by the partial sum \(S_2\) is \(\boxed{0.055556}\).

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