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Exact Equations & Substitutions · Superchallenge problem

The equation (xy2−1) dx+2x2y dy=0(xy^2 - 1)\,dx + 2x^2y\,dy = 0 has an integrating factor depending on xx alone. Let y(x)y(x) be its solution with y(1)=2y(1) = 2, for x>0x > 0 and y>0y > 0. Find the maximum value of y(x)y(x).