Re^2: finding the correct integer

Yes, it does in the case the OP provided.

But it's important to keep in mind that accumulated rounding errors for longer calculations won't be magically compensated.

Cheers Rolf
_{(addicted to the Perl Programming Language :)

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Re^3: finding the correct integer by Anonymous Monk on Nov 30, 2020 at 19:41 UTC
LanX and haukex have the "right" answer here. Sure, various things can be done to coax "the right answer" out of "this example," but the underlying mathematical issues are still there and can't be evaded.	[reply]
Re^4: finding the correct integer by Anonymous Monk on Dec 01, 2020 at 15:05 UTC
you continue to add nothing of value to any discussion. Why do you bother?	[reply]