Compare the growth of the three sums

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Problem

Compare the growth of the three sums ∑k=1nk\displaystyle \sum_{k=1}^{n} k, ∑k=1nk2\displaystyle \sum_{k=1}^{n} k^{2} and ∑k=1nk3\displaystyle \sum_{k=1}^{n} k^{3} as nn becomes very large. Which sum increases the fastest? State your answer with a brief reason.

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