What Comes After 358885 in This Mysterious Sequence?

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In summary, the conversation discusses a math challenge involving a sequence of numbers. The challenge requires converting to base 4 to deduce the answer. The participants also discuss the possibility of cheating and the purpose of the challenge. Another sequence of numbers is also mentioned as a potential challenge.
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1, 5, 9, 101, 1385, 3493, 30121, 358885, ... ?

Anyone have any good ideas?
 
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TriTertButoxy said:

I'm assuming you cheated by searching for the terms...

Gotta admit, I'm a little bothered by the fact you precluded anyone from actually trying.
 
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Perhaps you should state that you're issuing a math challenge and that you actually know what the answer is.
 
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vr88 said:
Perhaps you should state that you're issuing a math challenge and that you actually know what the answer is.

I'm issuing a math challenge.

I actually know what the answer is.
 
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I'm curious how someone would deduce the answer to this. You'd have to convert to base 4 before you could see the actual sequence being used, right?
 
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DavidSnider said:
I'm curious how someone would deduce the answer to this. You'd have to convert to base 4 before you could see the actual sequence being used, right?

I, personally, would have to.
 
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Sorry, I thought this was part of your research, and you wanted to know the answer. I didn't realize that this was a problem for the community.
 
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how about this one, what's the next number?

1, 2, 42, 24024, ...
 

FAQ: What Comes After 358885 in This Mysterious Sequence?

What is the pattern to determine the next number in a sequence?

There are many different types of patterns that can determine the next number in a sequence, such as arithmetic, geometric, and recursive. It is important to carefully examine the sequence and look for any consistent relationships between the numbers.

Can a sequence have more than one possible next number?

Yes, a sequence can have multiple patterns or relationships between the numbers, resulting in more than one possible next number. It is important to carefully analyze the sequence to determine the most likely pattern and next number.

Is there a formula to determine the next number in a sequence?

While there are certain formulas that can be used for specific types of sequences, there is no one-size-fits-all formula to determine the next number in any sequence. It is important to carefully examine the sequence and look for any patterns or relationships between the numbers.

Can a sequence continue infinitely?

Yes, a sequence can continue infinitely as long as there is a consistent pattern or relationship between the numbers. However, it is impossible to determine the next number in an infinite sequence without knowing the pattern or relationship.

Why is it important to find the next number in a sequence?

Finding the next number in a sequence can help us understand patterns and relationships in data, which can be useful in various fields such as mathematics, science, and statistics. It can also help us make predictions and solve problems.

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