Question

Find the smallest whole number by which the given number should be multiplied so
as to get a perfect square number

1458
By prime factorization​

Answer 1

Answer:

So, 1458 needs to be multiplied by 2 to become a perfect square. Therefore, the number has 4 pairs of equal prime factors . Hence, the smallest number by which 1458 must be multiplied so that the product is a perfect square is 2. And the square root of the new number is √2916=54.

Answer 2

Step-by-step explanation:

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