Sum of Squares of First n Natural Numbers

This problem proves that the sum of the squares of the first n natural numbers is equal to n(n+1)(2n+1)/6. For example, when n = 4 , the sum of the squares of the first 4 natural numbers is 4(4+1)(2*4+1)/6.

Problem

Prove that the sum of the squares of the first n natural numbers is equal to n(n+1)(2n+1)/6.
Input: n = 4
Output: The sum of the squares of the first 4 natural numbers is equal to 4(4+1)(2*4+1)/6.

Solution

by elrichendelgart 
This is the optimal solution because it proves that the sum of the squares of the first n natural numbers is equal to n(n+1)(2n+1)/6.
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Evaluated at: 2022-11-13 02:16:12