Syntax
=GEOMEAN(number1, [number2], ...)Arguments
| Argument | Required | Description |
|---|---|---|
number1 | Required | A positive number, cell or range |
number2 | Optional | More numbers or ranges |
How to use GEOMEAN
GEOMEAN takes 1 required argument and 1 optional argument, and accepts more values in the same pattern. Type =GEOMEAN( in a cell and SheetsBat shows the arguments as you go. Optional arguments are shown in square brackets; leave them out to use their default.
Examples
Each result below was calculated by the SheetsBat formula engine.
=GEOMEAN(4, 5, 8, 7, 11, 4, 3)Result =GEOMEAN(2, 8)Result Related statistical functions
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