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2, 6, 42, 1806, ???
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What comes next in this sequence? (Two solutions possible)
2, 6, 42, 1806, ???
2, 6, 42, 1806, ???
Answer
1st Solution :3,263,442
The square of 1 is 1, add 1 then it equals to 2.
The square of 2 is 4, add 2 then it equals to 6.
The square of 6 is 36, add 6 then it equals to 42.
The square of 42 is 1764, add 42 then it equals to 1806.
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2nd Solution :
3,270,666
You should multiply the number with the first prime number coming after :
2*3 = 6
6*7 = 42
42*43 = 1806
1806 * 1811 = 3,270,666
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