How to Find Second Largest Number in a List using Python

In this tutorial, we will program 'How to Find the Second Largest Number in a List using Python'. We will learn how to extract the second largest number from a list. The objective is to enable you to efficiently identify and retrieve the second largest number in a list. I will provide a sample program to demonstrate the actual coding process in this tutorial.

This topic is very easy to understand. Just follow the instructions I provide, and you can do it yourself with ease. The program I will show you covers the basics of programming for getting the second largest number in a list. I will do my best to provide you with a simple method for obtaining the second largest number. So, let's start with the coding.

Getting Started:

First you will have to download & install the Python IDLE's, here's the link for the Integrated Development And Learning Environment for Python https://www.python.org/downloads/.

Creating Main Function

list1 = [6, 2, 12, 45, 87, 34, 23, 125, 87]
 
list2 = list(set(list1))
 
list2.sort()
 
 
ret = False
 
 
while True:
    print("\n================== Find Second Largest Number in a List ==================\n\n")
 
    print("My current list: ", list1)
 
    print("The Second largest element is:", list2[-2])
 
    opt = input("\nDo you want to try again?(yes/no): ")
 
    if opt.lower() == 'yes':
            ret=False
    elif opt.lower() == 'no':
            ret=True
            print("Exiting program....")
 
    else:
            print("Please enter yes/no:")
            break
 
    if ret == False:
            continue

This script identifies the second largest number in a predefined list. It first removes duplicate elements and sorts the list in ascending order. In an infinite loop, it displays the original list and prints the second largest number from the sorted list. The user is prompted to decide whether to repeat the operation or exit the program. If the user chooses to repeat, the loop continues; otherwise, the program exits.

Output:

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