Solution: Third Maximum Number
Explore a method to find the third distinct maximum number in an array by using a min heap and a set to handle duplicates and maintain top values. Understand how to manage heap operations and apply this strategy to ensure efficient time and space performance while solving coding interview problems related to top K elements.
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Statement
Given an integer array nums, determine and return the third distinct maximum element in the array. If the array contains fewer than three distinct elements, return the maximum element instead.
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