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The discussion focuses on finding a parametric representation of three consecutive perfect squares that form an arithmetic progression (AP). Participants are exploring whether such a representation exists, given that it has been established that four successive terms cannot all be perfect squares in an AP. A hint suggests that while the proof for the impossibility of four perfect squares in AP is unknown, the existence of three consecutive perfect squares in AP remains an open question. The conversation highlights the challenge of deriving values for x, y, and z that meet these criteria. The topic remains unresolved, indicating a need for further exploration and proof.
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find parametetric representation of 3 perfect squares which are successive terms in AP ($x^2$,$y^2$,$z^2$) such that $x^2,y^2,z^2$ are successive terms of AP. find x,y,z
 
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kaliprasad said:
find parametetric representation of 3 perfect squares which are successive terms in AP ($x^2$,$y^2$,$z^2$) such that $x^2,y^2,z^2$ are successive terms of AP. find x,y,z

No ans yet. The quesion may be boring.

I shall give a hint

if (x,y,z) is a Pythagorean triplet then $(x-y)^2$, $z^2$ and $(x + y)^2$ are in AP
 
It is proved that( I do not know the proof) we cannot have an AP whose 4 successive terms are in perfect squares
But does there exist an AP whose 3 consecutive terms are perfect squares

Solution:

Let the 3 consecutive term be $a^2,b^2,c^2$

As they are in AP we have
$b^2-a^2 = c^2-b^2$
or $a^2+c^2 = 2b^2$

this has a solution and we know that

if $x^2 + y^2 = z^2 $

then $(x+y)^2 + (x-y)^2 = 2(x^2+y^2) = 2z^2$

so if (x,y,z) is a Pythagorean triplet the $(x-y)^2 ,\, z^2, \, (x+y)^2$ are perfect squares and are in AP.

Or
$a= x-y$
$ b = z^2$
$v= x+ y$
for example
(3,4,5) is Pythagorean triplet so $(4-3)^2,\, 5^2,\,(4+3)^2$ or 1,25,49
(5,12,13) Pythagorean triplet so $(12-5)^2,\, 13^2,\,(12+5)^2$ or 49,169,289

Parametric form of Pythagorean triplet is
$(m^2-n^2),\, (2mn),\, m^2 + n^2$

So Parametric form of the required AP is

$ (m^2-n^2-2mn)^2,\,(m^2+n^2)^2,\,(m^2-n^2+2mn)^2 $
 
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