Largest number with three digits

rgoudie

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27 Jun 04

rgoudie

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27 Jun 04

What is the largest number that may be written using three digits?

-Ray.

THUDandBLUNDER

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27 Jun 04

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That depends on what notation is allowed. For example, are Ackermann functions admissible?

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rgoudie

Joined: 08 Dec 03
Moves: 3140

27 Jun 04

Originally posted by THUDandBLUNDER
That depends on what notation is allowed. For example, are Ackermann functions admissible?

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I would say not. The solution uses only the three digits with no other symbols whatsoever.

In any case, I do not know what an Ackermann function is. 🙂

-Ray.

THUDandBLUNDER

Joined: 29 Feb 04
Moves: 22

28 Jun 04

OK.

9^9^9 = 9^387420489

rgoudie

Joined: 08 Dec 03
Moves: 3140

28 Jun 04

Originally posted by THUDandBLUNDER
OK.

9^9^9 = 9^387420489

Yes, this is the solution that I was looking for. 🙂

-Ray.