Simplifying Combination Formula: \binom{n}{\frac{n}{2}} using Factorial Formula

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I'm trying to simplify the combination defined as : [itex]\binom{n}{\frac{n}{2}}[/itex].

I did some calculations, starting from the factorial formula [itex]\frac{n!}{(\frac{n}{2})!(\frac{n}{2})!}[/itex] and i found this form :

[itex]2^{n}(1-\frac{1}{n})(1-\frac{1}{n-2})(1-\frac{1}{n-4})...[/itex]

but i don't know how to continue, can you help me ?
 
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I want to characterize the behaviour of the formula as n become larger, so I'm trying to simplify it . I'm sorry for the template, next time i'll write it correctly. Thanks for the support
 
Aleoa said:
I want to characterize the behaviour of the formula as n become larger, so I'm trying to simplify it . I'm sorry for the template, next time i'll write it correctly. Thanks for the support

As fresh_42 suggested, use Stirling's formula. Every student of probability should be thoroughly familiar with that formula, as it is used everywhere.