I Proof of Ramanujan's Problem 525 with A=5, B=4

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The discussion centers on an attempt to prove Ramanujan's Problem 525 using specific values A=5 and B=4. The proposed proof involves a complex equation that equates the square root of the difference of cube roots to a derived expression. However, participants point out that the proof lacks completeness, as it fails for other values like A=1, B=1 and A=27, B=28, indicating that the equation does not hold universally. The original poster acknowledges the feedback and expresses a willingness to find the correct equation. The conversation highlights the importance of general applicability in mathematical proofs.
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Hi everyone.
This is my proof (?)of ramanujan's problem 525: http://www.imsc.res.in/~rao/ramanujan/collectedpapers/question/q525.htm (link to problem)

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$$
\sqrt{A^{1/3}-B^{1/3}}=\frac{(A*B/10)^{1/3}+(A \times B)^{1/3}-(A^2)^{1/3}}{3} \Leftrightarrow \\
9 \times (A^{1/3}-B^{1/3})=[(A*B/10)^{1/3}+(A \times B)^{1/3}-(A^2)^{1/3}]^2
$$
for A=5 and B=4. we arrive to the final result

$$
R=R \qquad (R=9 \times (A^{1/3}-B^{1/3}))
$$

Is this proof correct?
If it isn't am I getting closer to the right answer?

[1]: https://i.stack.imgur.com/AP8hC.jpg
If you've seen this posted elsewhere ,notice that I posted it.
Thank you for your help!.
 
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You left out all steps apart from one. If you can show that the two sides are equal, that works, but in general they are not equal. As an example, try A=8, B=0.
 
How did you come to the conclusion of:
$$\sqrt{A^{1/3}-B^{1/3}}=\frac{(A*B/10)^{1/3}+(A \times B)^{1/3}-(A^2)^{1/3}}{3} $$
the ecuation don't work for
the case A=1 , B=1
and the case of A= 27, and B=28
so is incorrect.

is like tell
$$A=A^{2}$$
for A=1 and A=0, we arrive to the final result
$$A=A^{2}$$
but this is obviously wrong, you can not "create" ecuations for Particular cases, If an equation is right
Must be true for all values of A
 
Thanks I was aware of it .I am going try to find the right equation ;)
 
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