Solution: Nth Magical Number
Discover how to determine the nth magical number defined as a positive integer divisible by either of two given integers. Explore the use of binary search combined with the inclusion-exclusion principle and the least common multiple to optimize finding this number. This lesson helps you develop an efficient approach to solve large numerical problems while managing computational constraints.
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Statement
Given three integers n, a, and b, return the nth magical number.
A magical number is defined as a positive integer that is divisible by either a or b.
As the result may be very large, return it modulo
Constraints:
na,b...