For every positive integer , let , be the minimal positive integers such that
Determine whether there exists a positive integer for which .
Solution
Given a positive integer , we are tasked with determining if there exists a positive integer for which the denominator of the rational representation of the sum
satisfies .
### Step-by-Step Analysis
1. Expression for the Sum:
The given series represents the partial sum of the exponential function's series expansion up to the -th term. The series is
This sum can be written as a single fraction:
where both and are integers and .
2. Approximation and Properties:
The series approaches the value of (Euler's number) as increases. This is evident because
While evaluating the denominator , note that each can be expressed with as a common denominator. Consequently,
3. **Growth of **:
The common denominator can be computed by considering the least common multiple, which is approximately particularly for large . Thus, can grow substantially, approximated using factorial growth:
Hence,
4. **Comparison with **:
We consider and . The factorial grows faster than the polynomial:
5. **Existence of with **:
As factorial growth is much more rapid than the polynomial given, there exists an such that
Thus, there indeed exists such an .
The conclusion is that there exists positive integers for which , thus: