## Computing a consistent approximation to a generalized pairwise comparisons matrix.(English)Zbl 0936.65057

The authors introduce an algorithm of complexity $$O(n^2)$$ for computing a consistent approximation to a generalized pairwise comparisons matrix. The algorithm is based on a logarithmic transformation of the matrix into a linear space with the Euclidean metric. It uses both the row and (reciprocals of) column geometric means. The resulting approximation is optimal and consistent.

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 65F30 Other matrix algorithms (MSC2010)

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