Let $ n$ be a composite. Prove that there exists positive integer $ m$ satisfying $ m|n, m\le\sqrt {n},$ and $ d(n)\le d^3(m).$ Where $ d(k)$ denotes the number of positive divisors of positive integer $ k.$
Source: Chinese TST 2009 5th P1
Tags: number theory proposed, number theory
Let $ n$ be a composite. Prove that there exists positive integer $ m$ satisfying $ m|n, m\le\sqrt {n},$ and $ d(n)\le d^3(m).$ Where $ d(k)$ denotes the number of positive divisors of positive integer $ k.$