What is the 3rd term in the sequence and how do you set it up

Answer:
135
Step-by-step explanation:
Using the given recursive rule, then
[tex]a_{2}[/tex] = [tex]a_{1}[/tex] (- 9) = [tex]\frac{5}{3}[/tex] (- 9) = - 15
[tex]a_{3}[/tex] = [tex]a_{2}[/tex] (- 9) = - 15 × - 9 = 135