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From a point P, tangents are drawn to the hyperbola `2xy = a^(2)` . If the chord of contact of these tangents touches the rectangular hyperbola `x^(2) - y^(2) = a^(2)` , prove that the locus of P is the conjugate hyperbola of the second hyperbola.

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