Need program for operating on 200-digited numbers

In summary, There are various software packages and libraries available for performing operations on large numbers, such as the integer factorization problem. Some recommended options include ARIBAS and the Groovy language. It is important to test programs with smaller numbers before moving on to larger ones. Additionally, Python is another option that can handle arbitrary digits easily.
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Hey guys! I desperately need a software for performing operations on large numbers (some 200-digits), and as I have no knowledge of programming, I think a complete software package is what I'm looking for.

I think I am onto something regarding the integer factorization problem, but I have no means of checking it for large numbers! It would be of great help to me, if you could list out some software packages (I have no idea about any of them!). Please provide links as well! Thanks :D
 
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I think you should test your program with smaller numbers ( like a 50 digit number ) before you move to bigger number. Here's a site which you can use to test the results from your own program:

http://www.alpertron.com.ar/ECM.HTM

It's fast and already tested. But I would not feed it a 200 digit number though.
 
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you could use the groovy language which can handle Big Integers of arbitrary digit size:

Here's and example script for powers of two:

BigInteger ans = 1g
1000.times { ans=ans*2; println ans }


I run it in the GroovyConsole app and it generates some pretty huge numbers with the last ans being 303 digits long.

Groovy is a scripting lang that extends java with features some wished were in java.

Be aware that handling huge numbers is considerably slower than traditional computer datatypes like int and long or float and double.
 
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Python can handle arbitrary digits off-the-shelf.

Code:
>>> 10**300
1000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000L
>>>
 

1. What is the purpose of a program for operating on 200-digited numbers?

A program for operating on 200-digited numbers is designed to handle large numbers that cannot be easily manipulated using traditional mathematical operations. This can be helpful in various scientific and engineering calculations.

2. Is there a specific programming language that is best for creating a program for 200-digited numbers?

There is no specific programming language that is considered the best for creating a program for 200-digited numbers. However, languages such as C++, Java, and Python have built-in data types that can handle large numbers, making them popular choices for this type of program.

3. Can a program for 200-digited numbers handle numbers with decimal points?

Yes, a program for 200-digited numbers can handle numbers with decimal points. These programs often use floating-point data types to accurately represent and manipulate decimal numbers.

4. How accurate are the calculations performed by a program for 200-digited numbers?

The accuracy of calculations performed by a program for 200-digited numbers depends on the programming language and the algorithms used. However, most modern programming languages and algorithms are designed to provide high accuracy for large numbers.

5. Are there any limitations to using a program for 200-digited numbers?

One potential limitation of using a program for 200-digited numbers is the amount of memory and processing power required to handle such large numbers. This can be a consideration when running the program on older or less powerful computers.

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