Another algebra problem about prime and induction

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Homework Statement



prove by induction that the [itex]n^{\text th}[/itex] prime is less than [itex]2^{2^{\text n}}[/itex]

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hint:assume it is correct for all [itex]n \leq k[/itex], and then compare [itex]p_{k+1}[/itex] with [itex]p_{1}p_{2}...p_{k}+1[/itex]

The Attempt at a Solution


is [itex]p_{k+1}[/itex] smaller/greater than [itex]p_{1}p_{2}...p_{k}+1[/itex] so that i can extend the use of inequality?
I attempt to use euclidean algorithm but do not know where to use.
Thank you.
 
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If [tex]p_{k+1}[/tex] is larger than the suggested number, you should be able to prove that it has no prime divisors which is a contradiction