MathematicsThe smallest whole number by which 252 should be multiplied so as to get a perfect square number is ____.

The smallest whole number by which 252 should be multiplied so as to get a perfect square number is ____.

The smallest whole number by which 252 should be multiplied so as to get a perfect square number is 7.
Given a number 252.

252 = 2

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7
Here, prime factor 7 has no pair. Therefore 252 must be multiplied by 7 to make it a perfect square.

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