Solution: Third Maximum Number
Explore how to identify the third distinct maximum element in an integer array by implementing a min heap and set in Python. Understand the logic behind maintaining the three largest unique values and how the solution handles edge cases when fewer than three distinct elements exist.
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Statement
Given an integer array nums, determine and return the third distinct maximum element in the array. If the array contains fewer than three distinct elements, return the maximum element instead.
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