Write a number as the sum of two squares

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I am trying to write $82900$ as a sum of two squares. I am given a hint that $8290 = 57^2 + 71^2$. How can I use this hint to set up the problem? I have used Fermat's Descent in the past, can I still use this here?

Best Answer

$8290 \cdot 10 = (57^2 + 71^2)(10)$

$82900 = (57^2 + 71^2)(1^2 + 3^2)$

Rewrite using Brahmagupta–Fibonacci identity

$(57 + 213)^2+(171-71)^2$

$270^2 + 100^2 = 82900$

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