Average number of squares dividing mn

Abstract

We study the asymptotic behaviour of $\sum_{m,n\le x} \tau_{1,2}(mn)$, where $\tau_{1,2}(n) = \sum_{a b^2 = n} 1$, using multidimensional Perron formula and complex integration method. An asymptotic formula with an error term $O(x^{10/7})$ is obtained.