SUMMARY
The discussion focuses on finding the 1000th digit of a large integer \( N \) formed by concatenating all multiples of 6. The integer \( N \) begins with the sequence 61218243036 and continues indefinitely. To determine the 1000th digit, participants suggest calculating the number of digits contributed by each multiple of 6 until reaching the desired position. This involves understanding the distribution of digits in the sequence of multiples of 6.
PREREQUISITES
- Understanding of number sequences and concatenation
- Basic knowledge of modular arithmetic
- Familiarity with digit counting techniques
- Ability to perform calculations with large integers
NEXT STEPS
- Calculate the total number of digits contributed by multiples of 6 up to a certain limit
- Implement a program to generate and analyze the sequence of multiples of 6
- Explore algorithms for efficiently finding specific digits in large concatenated numbers
- Study properties of number sequences and their digit distributions
USEFUL FOR
Mathematicians, computer scientists, and programming enthusiasts interested in number theory, digit analysis, and algorithm optimization.