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Differential EquationsHardNumerical Methods: Euler to Runge–Kutta

Numerical Methods: Euler to Runge–Kutta · Hard problem

The second-order Taylor method advances by yn+1=yn+h y′(tn)+h22 y′′(tn)y_{n+1} = y_n + h\,y'(t_n) + \dfrac{h^2}{2}\,y''(t_n), where y′′y'' is found by differentiating the equation. Apply two steps with h=12h = \dfrac{1}{2} to y′=tyy' = ty, y(0)=1y(0) = 1, to estimate y(1)y(1). Express your answer as a common fraction.