Are there infinitely many $k$ for which $\frac{\sigma(k)}{k}$ is a rational square where $ \sigma(k) $ and $k$ both are square?

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Is There some one who can show me if there are infinitely many $k$ for which

$$\frac{\sigma(k)}{k}$$ is a rational square where $\sigma(k)$ and $k$ both are square ?

Note :$\sigma(k)$ is sum divisor function of $k$

Thank you for any help

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This is completely unknown.

Your question boils down to whether $\sigma(n^2)$ is square infinitely often, and we have no idea. The OEIS has a list of known cases, but it is not known to be infinite. I would say there is not even a hint of an idea as to how to proceed towards proving there are or are not infinitely many, and both directions are completely unknown.