Epic Mathemathical Challenge!

[Flipchic]

If you’re just up for a challenge before the week ends…
:penguin::penguin::penguin:

This is a mathematical challenge, and it's been said that:

* If you're an engineer, you should be able to solve it in (under) three minutes,
* if you're an architect, in three hours;
* if you're a doctor, in six hours;
* if you're an accountant, in three months and
* If you're a lawyer, probably never.

What is the missing number in this logical series?

1, 2, 6, 42, 1806, ____???

The answer is the password to open the spreadsheet that you can download here (http://www.4shared.com/file/112356472/55f258d1/Hall_of_Fame_mathematical_Challenge.html). If you figure it out, open the spreadsheet, type your name
in, save it and resend it to your friends.:bubbles:

[BRR]

gradeschool dropout with epic google skillz. 3.9 seconds

(1x1)+1=2
(2x2)+2=6
(6x6)+6=42
(42x42)+42=1806
(1806x1806)+1806=3263442

[pinzNneedlz]

that doesn't explain the 1. doesn't fit the equation...:glare:

[Flipchic]

lol spoiler :glare:

DL the spread sheet and see how far this file has gotten! :hehe: and see if you got the right answer by unlocking the file :P

[NightMare]

that doesn't explain the 1. doesn't fit the equation...:glare:


WikiAnswers - 1 2 6 42 1806 what next (http://wiki.answers.com/Q/1_2_6_42_1806_what_next)

your right doesnt explain the one lmao

Results 1 - 10 of about 12,100,000 for 1, 2, 6, 42, 1806. (0.21 seconds)

[joker]

(1X1) =1
(1X2)=2
(2x2) =4 +2 = 6 +1 =7 so now U bring down the 7 and xs it 6

(6x?)=42 answer is 7


(42X?) =1806 answer is 42 + 42 =1806 because u have to bring down the 42 in last answer

[Raskil]

haha the answer is just above :P

[EviLWaYz]

(1X1) =1
(1X2)=2
(2x2) =4 +2 = 6 +1 =7 so now U bring down the 7 and xs it 6

(6x?)=42 answer is 7


(42X?) =1806 answer is 42 + 42 =1806 because u have to bring down the 42 in last answer


thats right

nicked jokers post:p

[Flipchic]

:smooch: for joker for his effort

Well, did you guys unlock the spreadsheet and list your name on it and spread it around? :bleh: i wish you guys tried solving by yourselves and did not just google the answer.. :sad:

[Diogee]

the formula is

X*X+X

X= previous number (so 1806*1806+1806)

[Flipchic]

the formula is

X*X+X

X= previous number (so 1806*1806+1806)

what i used was X(X + 1)