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Any ideas on how to prove this?
[tex] (n+\tfrac{1}{2})! = \sqrt{\pi} \prod_{k=0}^{n}\frac{2k+1}{2} [/tex]
[tex] (n+\tfrac{1}{2})! = \sqrt{\pi} \prod_{k=0}^{n}\frac{2k+1}{2} [/tex]
laker88116 said:Problem is, I don't know what Gamma is other than a greek letter. I can use the formula, that's not the problem. I just was curious if there was a way to prove it. I was messing with my calculator and I noticed that half numbers have factorials and other decimals don't. So, I looked this up. I am not sure what level math it is. I am through Calc 2. If you could let me know what these identies are, I would appreciate it.
1. What is the definition of "(1/2)!"?leepakkee said:Please advise:
How do you prove (1/2)! = sqt (pi)/2
Thanks
The half number factorial formula can be derived by using the Gamma function, which is defined as Γ(n) = (n-1)!. By substituting n/2 in place of n in this equation, we can obtain the half number factorial formula.
The half number factorial formula is useful in solving various mathematical problems involving combinations and permutations, as well as in statistics and probability. Proving this formula helps to understand its underlying principles and how it can be applied in different contexts.
The half number factorial formula is denoted by (n/2)!, where n is a positive integer. It is also sometimes written as n!! or n‼, with the double exclamation mark representing the half factorial symbol.
Yes, the half number factorial formula can be extended to non-integer values using the Gamma function. This allows for the calculation of half factorials for any real number, including negative numbers and fractions.
The half number factorial formula is a special case of the full factorial formula, where n is a multiple of 2. This means that the half number factorial formula can be obtained by dividing the full factorial formula by 2. Additionally, the half number factorial formula is often used in simplifying and solving problems involving the full factorial formula.