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So close, but no closer... (Posted on 2014-12-04)

Determine the value of the smallest positive integer N such that N^1/N contains precisely one zero immediately following the decimal point.

Too easy?

How about seven zeroes, then?

See The Solution Submitted by broll

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(In reply to computer assisted solution by Charlie)

I agree.

I believe the problem can also be solved analytically.

Any takers?

Posted by broll on 2014-12-04 23:19:46

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