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The discussion confirms that there always exist prime numbers between the squares of two consecutive primes, denoted as Pn-1 and Pn. This conclusion is supported by Bertrand's postulate, which asserts that there is always at least one prime between any integer n and 2n. The analysis extends this to state that for n greater than 4, there is always a prime between n² and (n+2)². Empirical checks up to the prime 982,451,653 demonstrate the presence of numerous primes in these intervals.

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Does there always exist primes in between square of two consecutive prime i.e Pn-1 and Pn

where Pn-1 and Pn are consecutive prime.

That is, in other words, does all the odd places between Pn-1 and Pn, are not divided, by primes less than Pn or by all primes upto Pn-1.I can only check randomly upto prime upto 982,451,653 which is available
http://primes.utm.edu/lists/small/millions/

and found there exist lot of primes in between any two consecutive prime square.
 
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rajeshmarndi said:
Does there always exist primes in between square of two consecutive prime i.e Pn-1 and Pn

where Pn-1 and Pn are consecutive prime.

That is, in other words, does all the odd places between Pn-1 and Pn, are not divided, by primes less than Pn or by all primes upto Pn-1.I can only check randomly upto prime upto 982,451,653 which is available
http://primes.utm.edu/lists/small/millions/

and found there exist lot of primes in between any two consecutive prime square.
Look at: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bertrand's_postulate
rajeshmarndi said:
Does there always exist primes in between square of two consecutive prime i.e Pn-1 and Pn

where Pn-1 and Pn are consecutive prime.

That is, in other words, does all the odd places between Pn-1 and Pn, are not divided, by primes less than Pn or by all primes upto Pn-1.I can only check randomly upto prime upto 982,451,653 which is available
http://primes.utm.edu/lists/small/millions/

and found there exist lot of primes in between any two consecutive prime square.
We have a famous theorem, stating "there is always a prime between n and two n",

(see http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bertrand's_postulate)

and that means: we have: "always a prime between n**2 and (n+2)**2 (for n > 4)"

and that is a answer to your question
 
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