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Let (1000×1001×1002×1003)+n be a perfect square. What is the lowest possible positive value of n ?


The answer is 1.

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Raiyun Razeen
Jan 5, 2014

If any 4 consecutive numbers are multiplied, the result must be less than a perfect square by 1. So, if n=1, (1000×1001×1002×1003)+n must be a perfect square.

1003001^{2} - ( 1000 * 1001 * 1002 * 1003 ) = 1

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