What Comes Next in This Finite Sequence?

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The discussion revolves around a finite sequence of numbers, with participants attempting to identify the next number in the series. The sequence includes large numbers and prime numbers, and one participant suggests that the next number is 71. The conversation hints at a connection to the theory of simple groups, specifically referencing the order of the monster group. The original poster expresses surprise at the quick identification of the next number and acknowledges using external knowledge to arrive at the answer. The thread concludes with a commitment to present future sequences that are more accessible.
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I'd be extremely impressed if anybody finds this one:

70 368 744 177 664, 3 486 784 401, 1 953 125, 117 649, 121, 2197, 17, 19, 23, 29, 31, 41, 47, 59


This is a finite sequence. It can not be extended indefinitely (to my knowledge...)
 
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micromass said:
I'd be extremely impressed if anybody finds this one:

70 368 744 177 664, 3 486 784 401, 1 953 125, 117 649, 121, 2197, 17, 19, 23, 29, 31, 41, 47, 59


This is a finite sequence. It can not be extended indefinitely (to my knowledge...)

Uhh... 71? (Guess.)

2^{46}, 3^{20}, 5^{9}, 7^{6}, 11^{2}, 13^{3}, ...
Then the ones that follow are to the first power. I don't know why the exponents would go 1,1,1,3,2,6,9,20,46...
 
Yes, 71 is correct. I didn't expect somebody to find this that quick... :smile:
Is there anybody that can figure out why the exponents behave this way. Hint: theory of simple groups
 
micromass said:
Yes, 71 is correct. I didn't expect somebody to find this that quick... :smile:
Is there anybody that can figure out why the exponents behave this way. Hint: theory of simple groups

Oh... order of the monster group. Pblackffffft. Because I use that every day.

Note: I cheated. :(
 
Sorry :blushing:

I really like the monster group :biggrin: I'll keep the next ones more down-to-earth...
 
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