Sum of First $$n$$ Natural Numbers

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Sum of First $$n$$ Natural Numbers

## Formula

$$1+2+3+\cdots+n=\frac{n(n+1)}2$$

Therefore:

$$\sum_{k=1}^{n}k=\frac{n(n+1)}2$$

## Usage

- Used as a standard summation formula and in AP-based series.

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