 Solution (source code)

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= Solution

For a type-two generating function, compare
$$
dF_2=p\,dq+Q\,dP
$$
with
$$
dF_2=\frac{\partial F_2}{\partial q},dq
+\frac{\partial F_2}{\partial P},dP.
$$
The coefficients give the canonical-transformation equations
$$
\boxed{p=\frac{\partial F_2}{\partial q},
\qquad Q=\frac{\partial F_2}{\partial P}}.
$$

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