The Sum of Reciprocals of Polygonal Numbers: A Spreadsheet Based Illustration
This pedagogic note considers the sum of reciprocals of polygonal numbers. Closed form expressions of the sum are currently available for twelve specific cases, from triangles to 26-sided polygons. Several of these expressions are from featured solutions to posted questions in college mathematics jo...
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| Main Author: | Clarence C. Y. Kwan |
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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McMaster University
2025-08-01
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| Series: | Spreadsheets in Education |
| Online Access: | https://sie.scholasticahq.com/article/142984-the-sum-of-reciprocals-of-polygonal-numbers-a-spreadsheet-based-illustration |
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