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Square Digit Chains

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A number chain is created by continuously adding the square of the digits in a number to form a new number until it has been seen before.

For example, 443213101185891454220416375889

Therefore any chain that arrives at 1 or 89 will become stuck in an endless loop. What is most amazing is that EVERY starting number will eventually arrive at 1 or 89.

How many starting numbers below ten million will arrive at 89?

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