This document discusses geometric progressions and provides examples of their use. Geometric progressions are sequences where each term is multiplied by a constant ratio. This ratio is called the common ratio. Geometric progressions can model growth patterns like populations over time. Examples shown include smallpox outbreaks, US population growth, and marriage and divorce rates. Geometric progressions are useful for predicting future trends, understanding starting points, and setting goals for companies or other applications involving compound growth or decay over time.