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**Constraints:**

* $1 \leq$ `k` $\leq$ `nums.length` $\leq 10^3$

* $-10^4 \leq$ `nums[i]` $\leq 10^4$

# Solution


Let's solve the Kth Largest Element in an Array problem using the Top K Elements pattern.

Solution: Kth Largest Element in an Array

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Solution: Kth Largest Element in an Array

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