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find the smallest number by which 252 must be multiplied to get a perfect square . also find the square root of the perfect square so obtained.​

User KeatsPeeks
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We shall proceed in hit and trial method

Find some nearest multiples of 252

  • 252(2)=504
  • 252(3)=756
  • 252(4)=1008
  • 252(5)=1260
  • 252(6)=1512
  • 252(7)=1764

Yes last one is square of 42

So smallest no is 7

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