Limit of the greatest integer number

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The limit of the greatest integer function as \( n \) approaches infinity is established as \( \lim_{n\to\infty }\frac{1}{n}\left[\frac{n}{3}\right]=\frac{1}{3} \). The discussion highlights the need for a formal proof of this limit. Participants recommend using the Squeeze Theorem as a method for proving this limit rigorously.

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Hi there,

It is clear that

[itex]\lim_{n\to\infty }\frac{1}{n}\left[\frac{n}{3}\right]=\frac{1}{3}[/itex].
But the problem that I could not get a formal proof!

Thank you.
 
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Try the squeeze theorem.
 
Yes, Thank you.
 

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