Polynomial equations an interesting subject in theory of numbers, occupy a pivotal role in the realm of mathematics and have a wealth of historical significance. The theoretical importance of polynomial equations of third degree in two unknowns having integral coefficients is great as they are closely connected with many problems of number theory. Specifically, the third degree polynomial equations having two unknowns in connection with elliptic curves occupy a pivotal role in the region of mathematics. This paper discusses on finding many solutions in integers to a typical third degree equation having two variables expressed as a(x-y)<sup>3</sup>=8bxy. The substitution strategy is employed in obtaining successfully different choices of solutions in integers. Some of the special fascinating numbers, namely, Pyramidal numbers, Polygonal numbers, Centered pyramidal numbers, Centered polygonal numbers, Thabit ibn Qurra numbers, Star numbers, Mersenne numbers and Nasty numbers (numbers expressed as product of two numbers in two different ways such that the sum of the factors in one set equals to the difference of factors in another set) are discussed in properties. These special numbers are unique. and have attractive characterization that set them apart from other numbers. The process of formulating second order Ramanujan numbers with base numbers as real integers is illustrated through examples.
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