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Harmonic Mean
HM = n/Σ(1/xᵢ), weighted and rate-pairs mode, AM-GM-HM inequality check, parallel resistance easter egg.
Mode
Input
Results
Count n—
Harmonic Mean HM—
Geometric Mean GM—
Arithmetic Mean AM—
HM ≤ GM ≤ AM holds—
HM = n / Σ(1/xᵢ) · WHM = Σwᵢ / Σ(wᵢ/xᵢ)
Rate pairs mode: weighted HM for differing quantities
HM of speeds = average speed for equal distances
HM of speeds = average speed for equal distances
Use harmonic mean for
average speeds over equal distances
P/E ratios across a portfolio
parallel resistances in circuits
fuel efficiency over equal distances