Solution: Third Maximum Number
Understand how to implement a solution for finding the third distinct maximum number in an integer array using a min heap and a set. Learn step-by-step how to handle duplicates and maintain the top three values efficiently while evaluating time and space complexity.
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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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