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1, 2, 4, 8, 16, 23, 28, ?
The pattern of the mysterious sequence is that each number is twice the previous number, except for the last two numbers which have a difference of 5.
Yes, the formula for the mysterious sequence is 2n-1 + 2n-2 + 2n-3 + 2n-4 + 2n-5 + 2n-6 + 2n-7, where n is the position of the number in the sequence.
The number 23 is the only odd number in the sequence and it breaks the pattern of doubling the previous number. It is believed to be a mystery or a mistake in the sequence created by a human.
No, the mysterious sequence cannot be extended indefinitely as there is no definite pattern or rule for the last two numbers (23, 28). It is also believed that the sequence was intentionally designed to be finite.
The purpose of the mysterious sequence is unknown. It could be a mathematical puzzle or a code created by someone. Some also believe that it could be a sequence of numbers with a special significance in a specific field of science or technology.