This is our solution and implementation to problem #68 on Project Euler.
Our code is written in TypeScript, a language which is built on-top of JavaScript and transpiles to it. We've included the problem statement, our code (which is commented for greater clarity), our video which outlines our analysis and implementation approach, and the solution + how long it took to calculate it.
Note: the code and contents here might be slightly different than what is in the video. We've made some improvements to some of the code since recording.
If you would like to view the original problem and solve it, please visit: Magic 5-Gon Ring on Project Euler. If you're having trouble solving this problem, or are just curious to see how others have solved it, feel free to take a look, but please put solid effort into solving this before viewing the actual solution to the problem.
Problem Statement
Consider the following "magic" 3-gon ring, filled with the numbers 1 to 6, and each line adding to nine.
Working clockwise, and starting from the group of three with the numerically lowest external node (4,3,2 in this example), each solution can be described uniquely. For example, the above solution can be described by the set: 4,3,2; 6,2,1; 5,1,3.
It is possible to complete the ring with four different totals: 9, 10, 11, and 12. There are eight solutions in total.
Total | Solution Set |
9 | 4,2,3; 5,3,1; 6,1,2 |
9 | 4,3,2; 6,2,1; 5,1,3 |
10 | 2,3,5; 4,5,1; 6,1,3 |
10 | 2,5,3; 6,3,1; 4,1,5 |
11 | 1,4,6; 3,6,2; 5,2,4 |
11 | 1,6,4; 5,4,2; 3,2,6 |
12 | 1,5,6; 2,6,4; 3,4,5 |
12 | 1,6,5; 3,5,4; 2,4,6 |
By concatenating each group it is possible to form 9-digit strings; the maximum string for a 3-gon ring is 432621513.
Using the numbers 1 to 10, and depending on arrangements, it is possible to form 16- and 17-digit strings. What is the maximum 16-digit string for a "magic" 5-gon ring?
Our Solution
Our solution is given in the TypeScript code below:
Results
This implementation found the solution in 2671ms.
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View Answer
The answer is 6531031914842725.
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