The limit as n approaches infinity for (n!)^(1/n) is evaluated using Stirling's formula, which approximates n! as √(2πn)(n/e)^n. This leads to the conclusion that lim n -> ∞ (n!)^(1/n) approaches infinity, as the dominant term (n/e) contributes significantly to the growth of the factorial. The discussion emphasizes the importance of understanding the behavior of individual terms in the product and their limits as n increases.
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HallsofIvy said:You might do this: n!= 1*2*3*...* (n-1)*n so it has exactly n factors. (n!)^(1/n)= (1)^(1/n)(2)^(1/n)(3)^(1/2)*...*(n-1)^(1/n)*n^(1/n). Now you say that you know that n^(1/n) goes to 1. What do you think the other numbers go to? In particular, what does 2^(1/n) or 3^(1/n) go to? If you don't know try looking at 2^(1/100000) or 3^(1/100000). What does the product of thing like that go to?