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Magic constant

The magic constant of a magic square, an n-by-n matrix, is defined such that the sum of any row, column or main diagonal yields the same result, denoted M₂(n). If the numbers in the magic square are 1, 2,..., n², then

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Paul Muljadi discovered and proved the Magic constant of n-Queens Problem is also the Magic constant of a Magic Square of order n > 3.

See also

• Eight queens puzzle
• Magic number

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