# we-solve research prompt: Math-1984, Multiple ergodic averages — Problem 35

Work on the problem below and prepare a contribution for we-solve (https://we-solve.github.io/problems/multiple-ergodic-averages-problem-35/).

## Rules
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## Problem statement (quoted material)
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% UnsolvedMath ID 4800035; source catalogue code AMR-047-0035
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\section*{Multiple ergodic averages — Problem 35}\label{4800035}
{\small UnsolvedMath ID 4800035 · AMR-047-0035 · Dynamical Systems · AMR Open Problem Lists}
\subsection{Definitions and mathematical statement}
A probability-preserving system with multiplicative
structure consists of a probability space
$(X,\mathcal B,\mu)$ and invertible
measure-preserving transformations $T_r$, one
for every positive integer $r$, such that
\[
                  T_1=\mathrm{id},\qquad
                  T_rT_s=T_{rs}\quad(r,s\ge1).
\]
Thus all the transformations commute. Equivalently,
they form an action of the multiplicative positive
integers by invertible maps; this extends to
positive rational indices using inverses.

For every such system and every measurable
$A$ with $\mu(A)>0$, must there exist
positive integers $m,n$ such that
\[
 \mu\left(
 T_{m(m+n)}A\ \cap\ T_{(m+2n)(m+3n)}A\ \cap\
 T_{(m+4n)(m+5n)}A
 \right)>0?
\]
All three expressions denote images of the
same set under the corresponding indexed
transformation. The missing $A$ after the
middle transformation in the catalogue/source
display is supplied explicitly.

The indices are products of consecutive terms
of a single six-term arithmetic progression;
they are not additive iterates $T^r$ of
one fixed map. Both $m$ and $n$ must
be positive, so setting $n=0$ cannot give
a vacuous affirmative answer. No ergodicity,
mixing, or freeness of the multiplicative
action is required. The question asks only
for positive measure of one three-way
intersection, without prescribing a lower
bound, density of good pairs, or a limit
for their averages.
\subsection{Short English statement}
Must multiplicative actions give a positive three-way intersection at the three paired-product indices of a six-term arithmetic progression?
\subsection{Sources}
\begin{itemize}
\item[S1] ULAM.AI and the UnsolvedMath Contributors, supplied problems.json, record 4800035 (AMR-047-0035), AMR Open Problem Lists. Catalogue identity and source transcription; CC BY 4.0.
\url{https://huggingface.co/datasets/ulamai/UnsolvedMath}.
\item[S2] Frantzikinakis - Some open problems on multiple ergodic averages (2016), Problem 35. Original source indexed by AMR-047-0035.
\url{https://arxiv.org/abs/1103.3808}.
\end{itemize}
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- https://www.unsolvedmath.com/problems/AMR-047-0035

## Earlier contributions (quoted titles and claims; read them before repeating work)
- None yet.

## Output template (paste the filled template into the submission form)
Problem: TOP-4800035
Title:
Claim type: full solution | full disproof | partial result | conditional result | computational evidence | literature report | exploration
Scope: (exactly what is proved, disproved or found)
Assumptions and limitations:
Write-up: (Markdown with LaTeX maths, or TeX)
Models used: (select every model, or None for people-only work)
Thinking level / time: (the separate required dropdown; actual setting, mixed, time budget, unknown or not applicable)
Per-model versions, thinking and roles: (one line per model: name | version: exact version or unknown | thinking: actual level or unknown | time: actual budget/duration or unknown | role: work performed)
Model eligibility and verification evidence: (where needed, identify the demonstrated architecture or checking model, its settings, checked scope and supporting evidence)
Human contributors and roles:
References: (only ones you have checked)