Solving a Challenging Integral with Maple: x*tanh(sinh^-1(2gx/c))

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Homework Statement



the integral is x*tanh(sinh^-1(2gx/c)))

Homework Equations



n/a

The Attempt at a Solution



I cannot figure out how to integrate this! Even Maple can't do it :(

Any help would be greatly appreciated! Thank you!
 
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