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Date: Tue, 13 Aug 2013 18:01:39 +0100
Subject: Re: Question about function failing with large number
From: Chris Angelico <rosuav@gmail.com>
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On Tue, Aug 13, 2013 at 4:33 PM, MRAB <python@mrabarnett.plus.com> wrote:
> Here's a way to calculate the integer square root:

Yes, but the actual value of the square root isn't needed. All that's
needed is to stop the loop once the sqrt is reached.

ChrisA