Solution: Third Maximum Number
Explore the method to identify the third distinct maximum number in an integer array by using a min heap and a set. Understand how to handle duplicates and maintain only the top three distinct numbers. This lesson teaches an efficient approach with O(N) time complexity and constant space, helping improve your coding interview skills with practical techniques for top k element problems.
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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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