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Homework Statement
Prove that ln(n!) = nln(n) - n + ln(2*pi*n)/2 for large n.
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I've been working on the proof but I just can't get it. Can anyone help me out?
The discussion centers on proving Stirling's Formula for the natural logarithm of factorials, specifically ln(n!) = nln(n) - n + ln(2*pi*n)/2 for large n. Participants highlight that numerous resources online provide the proof, indicating its established nature in mathematical literature. The conversation emphasizes the formula's significance in asymptotic analysis and combinatorial mathematics.
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