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number theory intermediate

Problem

The product of two positive three-digit palindromes is 436,995. What is their sum?
Solution
Let's find the prime factorization of 436,995: . We see that is a three-digit palindrome, and the product of the remaining powers of primes is a palindrome as well: . Thus, the desired sum is .
Final answer
1332