Commensurator of subgroup is subgroup

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Statement

Suppose H is a subgroup of a group G. Consider the commensurator K of H in G, defined as the set of all gG such that HgHg1 is a subgroup of finite index in both H and gHg1, i.e., H and gHg1 are Commensurable subgroups (?). Then, K is a subgroup of G.

Proof

Given: A group G, a subgroup H of G. K is the set of all gG such that HgHg1 has finite index in both H and gHg1.

To prove: K is a subgroup of G.

Proof:

Step no. Assertion/construction Explanation
1 The identity element e of G is in K eHe1=H, so the intersection HeHe1 also equals H. This has index 1 in both H and eHe1, which is finite.
2 If gK, then g1K Consider the map σ:GG given by xg1xg. This is an inner automorphism of G, and hence preserves intersections and the index of subgroups. We have σ(H)=g1Hg and σ(gHg1)=H. Thus, we get σ(HgHg1)=g1HgH. Since the index of HgHg1 in both H and gHg1 is finite, so is the index of σ(HgHg1)=g1Hg in both σ(H)=g1Hg and σ(gHg1)=H.
3 If g1,g2K, then g1g2K. PLACEHOLDER FOR INFORMATION TO BE FILLED IN: [SHOW MORE]