The Esoteric Challenge of Vriksh

The Esoteric Challenge of Vriksh
The final secret of Vriksh lies deep within the shadows of the forest, requiring unparalleled intellect to solve. Find the three-digit number where each digit adheres to these rules:

- The first digit ranges between 0 and 2.
- The second digit ranges between 0 and 5.
- The third digit ranges between 0 and 5.

Solve these clues.

The First Digit:
I am not the starting point, yet I stand tall, the second in a series.
My position is one less than the sum of my digits when doubled.

The Second Digit:
When tripled, I become a perfect square minus one.
I am the highest single-digit value expressed as a product of identical factors.

The Third Digit:
I am the result of adding the digits of the smallest three-digit palindrome.
My factorial equals the sum of the first three natural numbers.

Question: What's the number?

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