Let R be a unique factorisation domain. Let a and b be two elements of R with gcd(a, b) = 1. Suppose that there exists x
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Let R be a unique factorisation domain. Let a and b be two elements of R with gcd(a, b) = 1. Suppose that there exists x ER with ab = x². Prove that there exists u, v, y, z E R with u and v units such that a = uy² and b = vz².