Two Nice Approximations for n! - Factorial Calculation Methods
Offered By: Michael Penn via YouTube
Course Description
Overview
Explore two useful approximations for calculating factorials in this informative mathematics video. Learn about Stirling's approximation and the Ramanujan approximation for n!, understanding their derivations and applications. Discover how these formulas provide accurate estimates for large factorials, which are crucial in various fields of mathematics and science. Gain insights into the mathematical reasoning behind these approximations and see how they compare in terms of accuracy and computational efficiency.
Syllabus
Two nice approximations for n!
Taught by
Michael Penn
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