SOLUTION: what is the smallest number by which 3468 be multiplied to make it a perfect square? find the perfect square so obtained.Also, find the number whose square is the new number.

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Question 1134114: what is the smallest number by which 3468 be multiplied to make it a perfect square? find the perfect square so obtained.Also, find the number whose square is the new number.
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3468+=+34%2A102+=+34%2A34%2A3

To be a perfect square, all the factors need to occur in pairs.

What additional factor do you need to add (i.e., what do you have to multiply 3468 by) to make all the factors occur in pairs?

You can do the required arithmetic; use a calculator if you need to.