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Article #123Re: Is 2^(2^13466918-4)*(2^13466917-1) a big number?
From: mountain man
Date: Wed, 19 Sep 2007 00:58
Date: Wed, 19 Sep 2007 00:58
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<mathedman@hotmail.com.CUT> wrote in message news:tle0f3tmgtfg12jjp11e3l5uq1ssb2t6lp@4ax.com... > > Define what you mean by "big". That's not a standard math term!! Good question! But that is exactly the purpose of the post. I am wondering what types of BIG NUMBERS are being examined in the fields of mathematics and how this one fits in the line-up. Can anyone assist? Ta. Pete
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