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Looking for n (Posted on 2004-02-24)

Let n be the smallest positive integer such that n(n+1)(n+2)(n+3) can be expressed as either a perfect square or a perfect cube (not necessarily both).

Find n, or prove that this is not possible.

See The Solution Submitted by Aaron

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re: I think i have one, oh no i haven't

| Comment 5 of 13 |

(In reply to I think i have one by Juggler)

I've just realised my (sorry Bill Gates's) Microsoft Excel cant add up

10134671 x 10134671 = 102711556278241

Sorry, i'm just going to chastise myself. lol

Posted by Juggler on 2004-02-24 19:30:00

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