If three distinct numbers are in geometric progression and the equations and have a common root, then which one of the following statements is correct?
1) The common ratio of the geometric progression is equal to the common root of the equations.
2) The common ratio of the geometric progression is equal to the sum of the roots of the equations.
3) The common ratio of the geometric progression is equal to the product of the roots of the equations.
4) The common ratio of the geometric progression is equal to the difference of the roots of the equations.
