An alternative method to construct Magic Square 3x3

Conditions: 1. We are going to complete this magic square with integers 1 to 9. 2. The Sum of the Numbers is 15 (SN=15) 3. We are not tend to find out Desired Number (DN).

Step 1
Construct blank magic square 3x3. (Third Order)

Step 2
Fill every corner (yellow) with even number; 2,4, 6,8 in z-mode sequence as shown in diagram.

Step 3
Fill the blank blue boxes with this calculation. 2 + ___ + 4 = 15

6 + ___ + 8 = 15
2 + ___ + 6 = 15 6 8

4 + ___ + 8 = 15
Remember: The Sum of the numbers is 15

Step 4
Complete the blank blue boxes

2
9 + 4 = 15 2 + ___ 1 + 8 = 15 6 + ___ 7 + 6 = 15 2 + ___ 3 + 8 = 15 4 + ___

4 3

7
6 1

Step 5
The missing number is 5

2
Insert 5 in the middle of this magic square.

9 5
1

4 3
8

7
6

The Outcome
Sum of the numbers in this third order is 15. Sometimes, 15 is called as Starting Number ( SN = 15 )

15

15

15

15

2 7
6

9 5
1

4 3
8

15 15
15 15

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