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#1 2009-07-29 23:58:33
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Fundamental Theorem of Arithmetic
Yet another product of my keyboard: Fundamental Theorem of Arithmetic
Suggestions/errors/comments?
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#2 2009-07-30 00:32:24
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Re: Fundamental Theorem of Arithmetic
Hi MathsIsFun;
Excellent!
You might mention for the sake of curiosity that the largest known prime (as of July 30 2009) is
and that it contains almost 13 million digits.
Last edited by bobbym (2009-07-30 00:34:26)
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If it ain't broke, fix it until it is.
Always satisfy the Prime Directive of getting the right answer above all else.
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#3 2009-08-09 23:21:43
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Re: Fundamental Theorem of Arithmetic
That is astounding isn't it.
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