Proof that a rational exists between two real numbers

Without loss of generality let us assume x>0x > 0.Hence we have (yx)>0(y-x)>0.

Now using the Archimedean principle we must have (yx)>1n(y-x) > \frac{1}{n}

Hence (nynx)>1(ny - nx)> 1.

ny>nx+1ny> nx+1.

Now let us say m1<nx<mm-1<nx<m.

Now we write mnx+1<nym \le nx+1<ny.

Hence we have y>mny > \frac{m}{n} and x<mnx < \frac{m}{n}.So there exists a rational number between x and y.

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Wait, you didn't define yy though! :P

Finn Hulse - 6 years, 9 months ago

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I thought the same thing. I'm sure he meant yZy \in \mathbb{Z} such that y>xy >x

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That's what it seems like. :P

Finn Hulse - 6 years, 9 months ago

y belongs to real numbers, not integers.

VIVEK SABARAD - 4 months, 2 weeks ago
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