Has the Erdos-Strauss Conjecture Been Proven?

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The discussion centers around the status of the Erdős-Strauss Conjecture, specifically whether it has been proven or remains an open conjecture. Participants explore claims regarding a proof purportedly provided by Alan Swett for all n less than 10^14.

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Main Points Raised

  • One participant questions whether the Erdős-Strauss Conjecture has been proven or if it still stands as a conjecture.
  • Another participant references a claim by Alan Swett that he has proven the conjecture for all n < 10^14, but expresses uncertainty about the validity of this proof.
  • A participant expresses interest in the topic and requests links to verify the claims being discussed.
  • There is a request for the location of Swett's proof, indicating a desire for further information.
  • One participant responds with a suggestion to search for the proof online, implying that the information is accessible but not directly provided in the discussion.

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Participants do not reach a consensus on the status of the conjecture, with some referencing claims of a proof while others express uncertainty and seek verification.

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did someone proove this conjecture or is still just a conjecture?
 
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According to a google search one Alan Swett says he has proved it for all n < 10^14. I can't verify the proof.
 
This sounds interesting

but can you people put up links so the rest of us can check things out.
 
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According to a google search one Alan Swett says he has proved it for all n < 10^14. I can't verify the proof.
where can i find the proof?
 

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