Solving $\lim_{{x}\to{0}} lnx \cdot x$: Overview & Proofs

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The limit $\lim_{{x}\to{0}} \ln x \cdot x$ evaluates to 0 as $x$ approaches 0. The reasoning is based on the fact that while $\ln x$ approaches $\infty$, the term $x$ approaches 0 at a faster rate. To rigorously prove this, one can rewrite the limit as $L=\lim_{x\to0}\left(\frac{\ln(x)}{\frac{1}{x}}\right)$ and apply L'Hôpital's Rule, confirming that the limit indeed equals 0.

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$\lim_{{x}\to{0}} lnx \cdot x$

$x$ approaches 0, and $lnx$ approaches $\infty$.

How can I reason about this.

I suppose $x$ approaches 0 more quickly than $lnx$ approaches $\infty$ , therefore it is zero. Is this accurate? How can I prove this.
 
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I would write it as:

$$L=\lim_{x\to0}\left(\frac{\ln(x)}{\dfrac{1}{x}}\right)$$
 

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