C = 1^1 + 2^2 + 3^3 + ... + 999^999 + 1000^1000: identify 1st 3 digits from left

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C = 11 + 22 + 33 + ... + 999999 + 10001000
Please identify the first three digits from the left of the C.
 
C = 11 + 22 + 33 + ... + 999999 + 10001000
Please identify the first three digits from the left of the C.
Please reply with a clear listing of your thoughts and efforts so far, starting with the formula(s), etc, that they gave you in class. Thank you! ;)
 
C = 11 + 22 + 33 + ... + 999999 + 10001000
Please identify the first three digits from the left of the C.

999999 < 1000999

So

999999 + 10001000 < 1001 * 1000999 ..... and continue....
 
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