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Find the geometric mean of 6 and 42. In radical form

User Jaynetics
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Answer: 6√7

Explanation:

Geometric Mean: Multiply the 2 numbers and take the square root.

6 · 42 = 252

Now take the square root:

√252

Simplify the radical (if needed):

6√7

Your geometric mean is 6√7.

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