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Puzzle 62: Novemberish

Find a four digit number aabb such that it is a perfect square.  Discuss ways of systematically finding this number (meaning not just punching into the calculator).

Hint: Write aabb in standard form =>     aabb = 1000a + 100a + 10b + b

Extension: Prove mathematically that the number you found is possibly the only solution.
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