Hi there
I understand that there are limits on the precision of storage types, with 'double' offering the best precision for integers. But what's the best practice when dealing with numbers that go beyond the limits of 'double'?
For example, I wonder if anyone could suggest a way of obtaining greater precision for the following:
* Example generated by -dataex-. For more info, type help dataex
Code:
clear
input double number
4923329048
 234980323
3249890234
2348902348
   2349802
2349803234
end
gen double numbersq = number^2
format number %25.0g
format numbersq %25.0g
With thanks