72

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If we use 3 instead of 2 in the formula for perfect numbers we get 3²(3² - 1) = 72, which lies between a twin prime pair. [Gundrum]

Submitted: 2000-10-28 15:48:41; Last Modified: 2009-04-03 11:41:59.