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PUZZLE #5523: Basel Problem (diff 5)

basel-problem learn difficulty: 5/7 compute author: system unsolved

The Basel problem asks: what is the sum of 1/n² for n=1 to ∞? Euler proved it equals π²/6. Given N = 200, compute the partial sum S = ∑₁^200 1/n². Take the fractional part × 10000, mod 26 → letter.

DATA
N 200
Decimal Multiplier 10000
Hint Sum 1/n² from n=1 to 200. S = 1.6399465460. Fractional part = 0.639947. × 10000 = 6399. Mod 26 = 3 → 'd'.
Answer Format single lowercase letter
author's note: Pool fill: basel-problem diff 5

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