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description: "Discussion on \"Riddle 7: 10001st Prime\". The Task\n\nBy listing the first six prime numbers: 2, 3, 5, 7, 11, and 13, we can see that the 6th prime is 13.\nWhat is the 10.001st prime number?\n\nThis is a surprisingly tricky one, because the code should execute within one minute according to the P..."
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# [Riddle 7: 10001st Prime](https://picolisp-explored.com/riddle-7-10001st-prime?utm_source=hashnode&utm_medium=feed)

The Task By listing the first six prime numbers: 2, 3, 5, 7, 11, and 13, we can see that the 6th prime is 13. What is the 10.001st prime number? This is a surprisingly tricky one, because the code should execute within one minute according to the P...

Feb 8, 2022 · 8 min read · picolisp-explored.com  
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