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GH from MO
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how to prove an equation involving sums of Kronecker symbol

Let $p\equiv 8 \mod 9$ be a prime, I find the following equation:

$$2\sum_{\substack{0<x<p\\ 2|x}}\sum_{r|p^2-x^2}\left(\frac{-3}{r}\right)=p+1.$$ where $\left(\frac{-3}{r}\right)$ is the Kronecker symbol. I checked it for many $p$ using computer. Does anyone have ideal how to prove it?

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