MHB Prove Inequality: $m,n,k\in N$, $m>1,n>1$

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The discussion focuses on proving the inequality involving natural numbers m, n, and k, where m and n are greater than 1. The inequality to prove is that the product of the terms (3^(m+1)-1), (5^(n+1)-1), and (7^(k+1)-1) exceeds 98 times the product of 3^m, 5^n, and 7^k. Participants explore various mathematical approaches and techniques to establish this inequality. The conversation emphasizes the need for a solid mathematical foundation and logical reasoning in the proof. Ultimately, the goal is to confirm the validity of the inequality under the given conditions.
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$m,n,k\in N$, and $m>1,n>1$
prove :
$(3^{m+1}-1)\times (5^{n+1}-1)\times(7^{k+1}-1)>98\times 3^m\times 5^n\times7^k$
 
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becauase m > 1and n > 1
$(3^{m+1}-1)\times (5^{n+1}-1)\times(7^{k+1}-1)$
= $3^m(3- \frac{1}{3^m})\times 5^n(5-\frac{1}{5^n})\times 7^k(7- \frac{1}{7^k})$
= $3^m\times 5^n \times 7^k (3- \frac{1}{3^m})(5-\frac{1}{5^n})(7- \frac{1}{7^k})$
$\ge \ 3^m\times 5^n \times 7^k (3- \frac{1}{3^2})(5-\frac{1}{5^2})(7- \frac{1}{7})$ putting minimum values of m,n,k
$\ge 98.25 \times 3^m\times 5^n \times 7^k$ (used a calculator)
$\gt 98 \times 3^m\times 5^n \times 7^k$
 
kaliprasad said:
becauase m > 1and n > 1
$(3^{m+1}-1)\times (5^{n+1}-1)\times(7^{k+1}-1)$
= $3^m(3- \frac{1}{3^m})\times 5^n(5-\frac{1}{5^n})\times 7^k(7- \frac{1}{7^k})$
= $3^m\times 5^n \times 7^k (3- \frac{1}{3^m})(5-\frac{1}{5^n})(7- \frac{1}{7^k})$
$\ge \ 3^m\times 5^n \times 7^k (3- \frac{1}{3^2})(5-\frac{1}{5^2})(7- \frac{1}{7})$ putting minimum values of m,n,k
$\ge 98.25 \times 3^m\times 5^n \times 7^k$ (used a calculator)
$\gt 98 \times 3^m\times 5^n \times 7^k$
nice solution!
 
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