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Description: Large factorials and the use of Stirling's Approximation. Featuring Professor Ken McLaughlin. More links & stuff in full description below ↓↓↓ Professor McLaughlin is based at Colorado State University: math.colostate.edu/~kenmcl We filmed this during his time at the Mathematical Sciences Research Institute. 69 Factorial: youtube.com/watch?v=kw6l_uTakRA Numberphile is supported by the Mathematical Sciences Research Institute (MSRI): bit.ly/MSRINumberphile We are also supported by Science Sandbox, a Simons Foundation initiative dedicated to engaging everyone with the process of science. simonsfoundation.org/outreach/science-sandbox And support from The Akamai Foundation - dedicated to encouraging the next generation of technology innovators and equitable access to STEM education - akamai.com/company/corporate-responsibility/akamai-foundation NUMBERPHILE Website: numberphile.com Numberphile on Facebook: facebook.com/numberphile Numberphile tweets: twitter.com/numberphile Subscribe: bit.ly/Numberphile_Sub Videos by Brady Haran Patreon: patreon.com/numberphile Numberphile T-Shirts and Merch: teespring.com/stores/numberphile Brady's videos subreddit: reddit.com/r/BradyHaran Brady's latest videos across all channels: bradyharanblog.com Sign up for (occasional) emails: eepurl.com/YdjL9