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Series Solutions · Superchallenge problem

Let y=∑n=0∞anxny = \sum_{n=0}^{\infty} a_n x^n be the power-series solution of (1+x2) y′′+3x y′+y=0(1 + x^2)\,y'' + 3x\,y' + y = 0 with y(0)=0y(0) = 0, y′(0)=1y'(0) = 1. Find the exact value of the series at x=512x = \dfrac{5}{12}.