Optimize power() using exponentiation by squaring (O(log n)) #7069
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This PR optimizes the power() method by replacing the linear recursive
implementation with an exponentiation-by-squaring approach.
✔ Time complexity reduced from O(n) → O(log n)
✔ Handles negative exponents
✔ Keeps same behavior as original implementation
✔ Fully compatible with existing test cases
✔ No API changes
This improves performance and reduces recursion depth while maintaining clean readability.