Algebraic of a variable to itself

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The equation a/b=(x/c)^x cannot be solved algebraically due to the presence of the variable x in both the base and the exponent. Attempts to apply logarithmic methods lead to the expression x*log(x/c)=log(a/b), which does not simplify the problem. The Lambert W function is identified as a viable solution method, as it serves as the inverse of the function x*e^x, allowing for the resolution of equations of this form.

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I have been trying to solve algebraicly an equation of the following form for x with little success because x appears in the base and the exponent. Any help would be greatly appreciated.

a/b=(x/c)^x

A log approach only yields x*log(x/c)=log (a/b) which really doesn't get me anywhere.
 
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Well, you won't go very far! This is impossible to solve algebraically.
 
Should be able to use the Lambert W function- it is defined as the inverse to the function xex.
 

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