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Third Maximum Number

Understand how to determine the third distinct maximum element in an integer array, or return the maximum if fewer than three unique values exist. Practice using constraints and logical steps to solve this common coding interview problem efficiently.

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.

Constraints:

  • 1<=1 <= nums.length ...