Last updated on May 26th, 2025
If a number is multiplied by the same number, the result is a square. The inverse of the square is a square root. The square root is used in fields such as vehicle design, finance, etc. Here, we will discuss the square root of 744.
The square root is the inverse of the square of the number. 744 is not a perfect square. The square root of 744 is expressed in both radical and exponential form. In the radical form, it is expressed as √744, whereas in exponential form it is expressed as (744)^(1/2). √744 ≈ 27.284, which is an irrational number because it cannot be expressed in the form of p/q, where p and q are integers and q ≠ 0.
The prime factorization method is used for perfect square numbers. However, the prime factorization method is not typically used for non-perfect square numbers, where the long-division method and approximation method are more suitable. Let us now learn about the following methods: - Prime factorization method - Long division method - Approximation method
The product of prime factors is the prime factorization of a number. Now let us look at how 744 is broken down into its prime factors: Step 1: Finding the prime factors of 744 Breaking it down, we get 2 × 2 × 2 × 3 × 31: 2^3 × 3 × 31 Step 2: Now we have found the prime factors of 744. The second step is to make pairs of those prime factors. Since 744 is not a perfect square, the digits of the number can’t be grouped in pairs. Therefore, calculating √744 using prime factorization is not straightforward.
The long division method is particularly used for non-perfect square numbers. In this method, we should check the closest perfect square number for the given number. Let us now learn how to find the square root using the long division method, step by step: Step 1: To begin with, we need to group the numbers from right to left. In the case of 744, we need to group it as 44 and 7. Step 2: Now we need to find n whose square is less than or equal to 7. We can say n is ‘2’ because 2 × 2 = 4 is lesser than or equal to 7. Now the quotient is 2, and after subtracting 4 from 7, the remainder is 3. Step 3: Now let us bring down 44, which is the new dividend. Add the old divisor with the same number, 2 + 2, we get 4, which will be our new divisor. Step 4: The new divisor will be 4n. We need to find the value of n such that 4n × n is less than or equal to 344. Step 5: The next step is finding 4n × n ≤ 344. Let us consider n as 7, now 47 × 7 = 329. Step 6: Subtract 344 from 329; the difference is 15, and the quotient is 27. Step 7: Since the dividend is less than the divisor, we need to add a decimal point. Adding the decimal point allows us to add two zeroes to the dividend. Now the new dividend is 1500. Step 8: Now we need to find the new divisor, which is 547 because 547 × 2 = 1094. Step 9: Subtracting 1094 from 1500, we get 406. Step 10: Now, the quotient is 27.2. Step 11: Continue doing these steps until we get two decimal places. If there is no decimal value, continue until the remainder is zero. So the square root of √744 is approximately 27.28.
The approximation method is another method for finding square roots. It is an easy method to find the square root of a given number. Now let us learn how to find the square root of 744 using the approximation method. Step 1: Now we have to find the closest perfect squares of √744. The smallest perfect square below 744 is 729 (27^2) and the next largest perfect square is 784 (28^2). √744 falls somewhere between 27 and 28. Step 2: Now we need to apply the formula that is: (Given number - smallest perfect square) / (Greater perfect square - smallest perfect square) Going by the formula (744 - 729) / (784 - 729) = 15 / 55 ≈ 0.273. Using the formula, we identified the decimal point of our square root. The next step is adding the value we got initially to the decimal number which is 27 + 0.273 ≈ 27.273, so the square root of 744 is approximately 27.28.
Students often make mistakes while finding the square root, such as forgetting about the negative square root, or skipping steps in long division methods. Now let us look at a few of those mistakes that students tend to make in detail.
Can you help Max find the area of a square box if its side length is given as √744?
The area of the square is approximately 554.06 square units.
The area of the square = side^2. The side length is given as √744. Area of the square = side^2 = √744 × √744 ≈ 27.28 × 27.28 ≈ 744. Therefore, the area of the square box is approximately 744 square units.
A square-shaped plot measuring 744 square feet is designed; if each of the sides is √744, what will be the square feet of half of the plot?
372 square feet
We can just divide the given area by 2 as the plot is square-shaped. Dividing 744 by 2, we get 372. So half of the plot measures 372 square feet.
Calculate √744 × 5.
Approximately 136.42
The first step is to find the square root of 744, which is approximately 27.28. The second step is to multiply 27.28 by 5. So, 27.28 × 5 ≈ 136.42.
What will be the square root of (744 + 16)?
The square root is 28.
To find the square root, we need to find the sum of (744 + 16). 744 + 16 = 760, and then √760 ≈ 27.57. Therefore, the square root of (744 + 16) is approximately ±27.57.
Find the perimeter of the rectangle if its length ‘l’ is √744 units and the width ‘w’ is 38 units.
The perimeter of the rectangle is approximately 130.56 units.
Perimeter of the rectangle = 2 × (length + width) Perimeter = 2 × (√744 + 38) = 2 × (27.28 + 38) = 2 × 65.28 = 130.56 units.
Square root: A square root is the inverse operation of squaring a number. Example: 4^2 = 16, and the inverse of the square is the square root, which is √16 = 4. Irrational number: An irrational number is a number that cannot be expressed as a fraction of two integers, where the denominator is not zero. Approximation method: A method of finding an approximate value of a number, often used when calculating the square root of non-perfect squares. Decimal: A number that consists of a whole number and a fractional part separated by a decimal point, for example, 7.86, 8.65, and 9.42. Long Division Method: A step-by-step division process used to find the square root of numbers that are not perfect squares.
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