54. If sz is the k th partial sum of the harmonic series, prove that In (k + 1) < S <1+ln k. Hint: 1 1 <-s- if 0

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54. If s is thek th partial sum of the harmonic series, prove that In
(k + 1) < Sk <1+ In k. Hint:
1
1
1
s- if 0 < m <x <m+ 1. Integrate each member of the
т+1
m
inequality from m to m + 1;let m take on successively the values 1,
2, ..... n-1, and add the results.
Transcribed Image Text:Problem: 54. If s is thek th partial sum of the harmonic series, prove that In (k + 1) < Sk <1+ In k. Hint: 1 1 1 s- if 0 < m <x <m+ 1. Integrate each member of the т+1 m inequality from m to m + 1;let m take on successively the values 1, 2, ..... n-1, and add the results.
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