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Solution: Third Maximum Number

Understand how to identify the third distinct maximum number in an integer array using a min heap and set. This lesson guides you through handling duplicates and maintaining the top three values with efficient data structures, analyzing time complexity and implementation steps from start to finish.

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 <= ...