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Erdős problem 769

For the least cutoff c(n)c(n) after which every kk occurs as the number of homothetic cubes in a decomposition of the unit nn-cube, is c(n)nnc(n) \gg n^n? The Lean proof shows c(n)=o(nn)c(n) = o(n^n) along odd dimensions.

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FormalConjectures/ErdosProblems/769.lean

Formal Conjectures

FormalConjectures/ErdosProblems/769.leanErdos769.erdos_7691 lineExact file
FalseErdos769.Erdos769LowerBound
SolvedProof has a holelean4external proof

The proof uses `sorry`: part of the argument is written but not proved. Lean accepts the file; it does not accept the theorem.

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  • William Blair Lean proofswilliamjblair:Erdos769.erdos769_lower_bound_false

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