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History of Hindu Mathematics: A Source Book v2.c17.s12.14

History of Hindu Mathematics: A Source Book v2.c17.s12.14

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v2.c17.s12.14

(1) Assume x = 3z, y = 2z. Then the equation reduces to $38z + 90 = 45z + 62.$ Therefore z = 4. Hence x = 12, y = 8.