13746

13746 is a number that appears in various contexts across mathematics, astronomy, and popular culture, though it lacks a single definitive meaning. In mathematics, it is a composite number, specifically the product of the primes 7 and 1984 (7 × 1984 = 13888, which is incorrect; the correct factorization is 7 × 1964 = 13748, so 13746 is actually a semiprime composed of 2 and 6873, where 6873 is a prime number). It is also notable as part of the sequence of numbers that can be expressed as the sum of two distinct squares in a single way: 13746 = 11² + 112² = 121 + 12544.

In astronomy, 13746 is the provisional designation of a main-belt asteroid discovered on October 27, 1998, by the Lincoln Near-Earth Asteroid Research (LINEAR) program. The asteroid has since been cataloged as 13746 (1998 UH24). Its orbit lies between Mars and Jupiter, and it is classified as a member of the inner asteroid belt. Little is known about its physical properties, such as size or composition, beyond its orbital characteristics.

In popular culture, 13746 has gained minor attention as part of the "number sequence" phenomenon, where people speculate about hidden meanings in numerical patterns. Some have suggested connections to the Fibonacci sequence or other mathematical curiosities, though no widely accepted significance has been established. The number also appears in obscure trivia lists, often as an example of an arbitrary but memorable figure.

While 13746 may not hold widespread cultural or scientific importance, its appearance in different fields highlights how numbers can carry meaning depending on context. Its mathematical properties, astronomical designation, and occasional references in trivia contribute to its niche presence in various discussions.