D.E. Third-order Wronskian formulas

In summary, a D.E. Third-order Wronskian formula is a mathematical tool used to determine the linear independence of solutions in differential equations. Its purpose is to find the general solution to a differential equation, which is useful in various fields of science and engineering. The steps for using this formula involve finding the Wronskian, setting it equal to a constant, and solving for the unknown coefficient. Some real-world applications of D.E. Third-order Wronskian formulas include physics, chemistry, and electrical engineering. However, there are limitations to its use, such as being limited to linear and third-order equations, and the difficulty in calculating the Wronskian for some functions.
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I can't find a reference for what the wronskian formulas are when dealing with a 3rd order D.E.

I know that:
W= W[y1,y2,y3]
W1= 1*W[y2,y3]
W2= -1* W[y1,y3]
W3= ?
 
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