Find the smallest number by which 7203 must be multiplied so as to get a perfect square.
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Find the smallest number by which 7203 must be multiplied so as to get a perfect square.
The factors of 7203 are 3 • 7 • 7 • 7 • 7.
There is an even number of sevens, so
that's okay, but you need another three.
Multiply by 3 to obtain a perfect square.
check the answer: 7203 • 3 = 21609
sqrt(21609) = 147
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