Unclear on Riemann Zeta Function

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The discussion centers on the Riemann Zeta Function and its relationship to the Euler product formula and p-series limits. Participants reference Wolfram Alpha and Wikipedia to clarify these mathematical concepts. The Euler product formula is established as a critical component in understanding the Zeta Function, particularly in its convergence properties related to p-series.

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After reading about the Riemann Zeta Function on Wolfram Alpha (http://mathworld.wolfram.com/RiemannZetaFunction.html), it's still unclear to me how the Euler product formula is essentially equal to the limit of a p-series.

Someone please enlighten me
 
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