Let (n,n+1,n+2) represent a triplet of consecutive numbers, each having 5 distinct prime factors.

Find tne value of the lowest n.

(In reply to re(2): computer solution -- prolonged search by Charlie)

Thanks for that Charlie. By checking the first entry, I see the series is listed at A192203 in Sloane.

I had assumed that they must exist, but they aren't very small!

In retrospect I think my decision to give up on this one was probably right!

Edited on July 4, 2015, 6:56 am

Posted by broll on 2015-07-04 00:06:06