Proth Prime
A prime is called a Proth prime if it is of the form k(2n) + 1 where k is an odd integer and 2n >k. Find the smallest Proth prime larger than 3000.
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A prime is called a Proth prime if it is of the form k(2n) + 1 where k is an odd integer and 2n >k. Find the smallest Proth prime larger than 3000.
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