bull. there is no intuitive way to calculate the product of those numbers in
that way, any more than you can calc a 4th root of a number algabraicly with a
pencil and paper.

There ARE ways to calc that product in one's head, but not in the fashion you
claimed. None.

sorry, dude.

wanna see me do square roots using an adding machine? $100 and I will show
you.

shen, LOL, you made yourself a fool, for *those* numbers can't be worked
that
way.

OH? prove it... my mind works in ways you will never understand, and since we
were talking mental calculations, who are you to tell me I can't work things
in
a particular way in my own mind. (statement, not a question). All you can
question is the accuracy of my statement, and after the fact, I checked my
calculations on a calculator and found them correct.

If you wish, waste some time and prove me wrong...... nah, don't do that ....
even YOU won't understand what you're saying.

Shen