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A Geometric Approach to Triangular-Square Numbers.

Authors :
Kasatani, Masahiro
Kobayashi, Mits
Source :
Mathematics Magazine. Dec2024, Vol. 97 Issue 5, p495-502. 8p.
Publication Year :
2024

Abstract

Summary: A triangular-square number is a number that is both triangular and square. We demonstrate how to generate all triangular-square numbers using only elementary geometric ideas. We also show how this method relates to the Pell equations x 2 − 2 y 2 = ± 1 . [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
0025570X
Volume :
97
Issue :
5
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
Mathematics Magazine
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
181661705
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1080/0025570X.2024.2401304