what is the next number in the series 3,26,15,124,

• given series is 3,26,15,124
  3 = 2^2-1
  26= 3^3-1
  15= 4^2-1
  124= 5^3-1
  so the next num wl be 6^2-1=36-1=35
• 13 years agoHelpfull: Yes(26) No(1)
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  3=2*2-1=4-1=3
  
  26=3*3*3-1=27-1=26
  
  15=4*4-1=16-1=15
  
  124=5*5*5-1=125-1=124
  
  s0 5*5-1=25-1=24
  
  ans=24
• 12 years agoHelpfull: Yes(0) No(6)