How to solve this functional (recurrence) equation ?

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The discussion revolves around solving the functional equation F(n)^2 = n + F(n+1). Participants note that an initial condition, such as F(0), is necessary to fully address the problem. The equation is compared to a similar example from Ramanujan regarding root denesting. To find F(1), it is suggested that F(1) equals the nested radical expression. By calculating F(2), a clearer pattern in the function can be established.
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I'm in a problem where I have to solve the following functional equation :

F(n)^2=n+F(n+1)

Does anyone know some methods to solve this kind of problems ?

A similar equation happens in Ramanujan example of root denesting : http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nested_radical#Square_roots
 
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Don't know of a method. As stated the problem is incomplete - you need an initial condition (F(0) = ?).
 
The problem is to find F(1), knowing that F(1)=\sqrt{1+\sqrt{2+\sqrt{3+\ldots}}}.
 
jk22 said:
The problem is to find F(1), knowing that F(1)=\sqrt{1+\sqrt{2+\sqrt{3+\ldots}}}.

Should that be to find F(n) given that F(1)=\sqrt{1+\sqrt{2+\sqrt{3+\ldots}}} ?

Find F(2) and the pattern becomes clear.
 
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