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The first solution that comes to mind is choosing n=7and k=2. This allows the product mn to consist ofeven powers which results in a natural number when taking the second power root. Now we need to check ifthis solution is indeed the smallest possible value for n.We know that a smaller solution can be acquired onlyif we don't need to add an extra factor 7. This requires343 being divisible by k. We know 343=73 so k mustequal some power of 7 for this to be the case. 1980 and384 are not divisible by 7, 1694 however is. To correct forthis n needs to equal 6 (because 1981 and 385 are divisible7). As 6 is smaller than 7 are solution becomes: n=6,k=7;n+k=13.If this explanation is still a bit hazy, allow me to show it informula form:

n=2α3β5γ7δmn=21980+α3383+β51694+γ7343+δ21980+αk3383+βk51694+γk7343+δkN1980+αk,383+βk,1694+γk,343+δkN.

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Jun 27, 2017
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Sep 8, 2014