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Integer fraction implies perfect square

Source: Greece JMO 2018, pr 3

March 5, 2018
number theoryPerfect Square

Problem Statement

Let aa and bb be positive integers with bb odd, such that the number (a+b)2+4aab\frac{(a+b)^2+4a}{ab} is an integer. Prove that aa is a perfect square.
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