What is the pattern in this series of numbers?

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The discussion revolves around identifying the next number in a given series: 3, 76, 49, 24, 59. Participants explore various interpretations and approaches to the sequence, including mathematical reasoning and potential errors in the question's framing.

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  • Mathematical reasoning

Main Points Raised

  • One participant notes that the On-Line Encyclopedia of Integer Sequences does not recognize the series, suggesting a possible mistake.
  • Another participant proposes that the next number could be 19, based on a polynomial equation derived from the series.
  • A different suggestion of 168 is made, referencing the use of difference tables.
  • Some participants express skepticism about the series, questioning its origin and validity.
  • There is a claim that the series is a trick question, with a later post indicating that the title should include 36 as the next number.
  • One participant emphasizes that the title of the question contains the answer, implying that the sequence is not based on numerical properties but rather on the phrasing of the question.
  • Another participant remarks that the series could be any list of symbols, indicating a broader interpretation of the problem.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants do not reach a consensus on the next number in the series, with multiple competing views and interpretations presented throughout the discussion.

Contextual Notes

There are indications of confusion regarding the original question's framing and the validity of the series itself, with some participants expressing uncertainty about the logic behind the proposed numbers.

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Next number in the series...

Hi,

Following is the series:--

3, 76, 49, 24, 59,...


Can anybody help in finding the next number in the series ? and with the logic used ?


Regards,

nishant1988
 
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19, these are roots of the

(x-3)(x-76)(x-49)(x-24)(x-59)(x-19)=0

polynomial.

More seriously: what have you tried?
 
168, from difference tables?
 
nishant988 said:
Following is the series:-- 3, 76, 49, 24, 59,...
Anything is possible.
Where did you find that series of numbers ?
 
Next number in series 3, 76, 49, 24, 59, 36, ...

nishant988 said:
Hi,
Following is the series:--
3, 76, 49, 24, 59,...
Can anybody help in finding the next number in the series ? and with the logic used ?

This is a trick question that has not been asked correctly.
There was an error in the original title which should have been;
"Series 3, 76, 49, 24, 59, 36, ... ?"

http://www.braingle.com/brainteasers/teaser.php?op=2&id=47587&comm=0
 
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This is a trick question that has not been asked correctly.
There was an error in the original title which should have been;
"Series 3, 76, 49, 24, 59, 36, ... ?"

http://www.braingle.com/brainteasers...d=47587&comm=0

Sincere apologies. I am not very comfortable with numbers so pardon my knowledge in this subject. I checked the link, but couldn't understand how 36 came after 59.



nishant988
 
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Numbers are fascinating, keep trying.

When you read the original title it gives “3, 76, 49, 24, 59, 36”
When you read the question it asks what number follows 3, 76, 49, 24, 59
The title contains the answer = 36.
 
In other words: it has nothing to do with numbers and their properties, any list of symbols would do.
 

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