How to Prove Stirling's Formula for ln(n!) ?

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rcianfar

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Prove that ln(n!) = nln(n) - n + ln(2*pi*n)/2 for large n.

I've been working on the proof but I just can't get it. Can anyone help me out?

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maajdl

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You can find the proof at many places on the web.