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    finding the X highest (or lowest) numbers in a set.

    I am looking for a way to find a highest (and/or) lowest value in a list of numbers. The list keeps getting longer and after a certain point I will need the 2 highest (or lowest), then the 3 highest (or lowest). I know MIN and MAX will find the high and low, but how do I find the 2nd highest, etc?
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    Re: finding the X highest (or lowest) numbers in a set.

    Take a look at LARGE() and SMALL()
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    Re: finding the X highest (or lowest) numbers in a set.

    For Maximum - try LARGE formula
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    'should give the 3rd largest number
    For Minimum - (you guessed it) try SMALL formula
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    'should give the 2nd smallest number
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    Re: finding the X highest (or lowest) numbers in a set.

    Hi

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    Use this
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    Copy down.

    Large change to Small copy down
    It will give you Highest,2 Highest,3 Highest,4 Highest,5 Highest so on where you want to stop!!

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