Tollu D.T.Yazlik Y.Taskara N.2020-03-262020-03-2620171492-8760https://hdl.handle.net/20.500.12395/35759In this paper we consider the third-order rational difference equation. (Formula Presented). where parameter a is a nonzero real number and the initial values. Formula Presented). We here determine both the forms and the global behavior of the solutions of the above equation. Also, we show that the solutions are associated with Padovan numbers which contribute to explain the global behavior of the solutions. Copyright © 2017 Watam Presseninfo:eu-repo/semantics/closedAccessGlobal behaviorNumbersPadovanPeriodic solutionRational difference equationArticle244299307Q4