Does there always exist primes in between square of two consecutive prime.

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The discussion revolves around the existence of prime numbers between the squares of two consecutive primes, Pn-1 and Pn. It highlights that there are indeed many primes found between these squares, supported by checks up to a large prime number, 982,451,653. The conversation references Bertrand's postulate, which asserts that there is always at least one prime between n and 2n, implying a similar result for the squares of consecutive primes. The consensus suggests that there are always primes in the intervals defined by the squares of consecutive primes. This conclusion aligns with established mathematical theories regarding prime distribution.
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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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