Yes, there is a workaround to calculate the geometric mean of an array of numbers that includes negative numbers in Excel. Here are the steps:
- Use the ABS function to convert all negative numbers in the array to positive numbers. For example, if your array is in cells A1:A10, you can use the formula in another column to convert the negative numbers to positive numbers.
- Use the GEOMEAN function to calculate the geometric mean of the absolute values of the numbers. For example, if your converted array is in cells B1:B10, you can use the formula to calculate the geometric mean.
- Use the SIGN function to determine the sign of the original array. For example, if your original array is in cells A1:A10, you can use the formula in another column to determine the sign of each number.
- Use the PRODUCT function to multiply the geometric mean by the sign of the original array. For example, if your sign array is in cells C1:C10, you can use the formula
Code:
=PRODUCT(C1:C10)*GEOMEAN(B1:B10)
to calculate the final geometric mean.
This workaround allows you to calculate the geometric mean of an array of numbers that includes negative numbers in Excel.