Find the weighted arithmetic mean of the first 'n' natural numbers, the weights being the corresponding numbers.

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Concept used:

1. Sum of the squares of first n natural numbers = 

2. Sum of n natural numbers = 

Calculation:

First n natural numbers = 1, 2, 3, ...., n

Their corresponding weights respectively = 1, 2, 3, ...., n

Now, the weighted arithmetic mean of the first 'n' natural numbers

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∴ The weighted arithmetic mean of the first 'n' natural numbers is .

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