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Square Root of 3256

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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 various fields such as engineering, physics, and finance. Here, we will discuss the square root of 3256.

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What is the Square Root of 3256?

The square root is the inverse of the square of the number. 3256 is not a perfect square. The square root of 3256 is expressed in both radical and exponential form. In the radical form, it is expressed as √3256, whereas (3256)^(1/2) in the exponential form. √3256 ≈ 57.052, 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.

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Finding the Square Root of 3256

The prime factorization method is used for perfect square numbers. However, for non-perfect square numbers, the long division method and approximation method are used. Let us now learn the following methods:

 

  • Prime factorization method
     
  • Long division method
     
  • Approximation method
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Square Root of 3256 by Prime Factorization Method

The product of prime factors is the prime factorization of a number. Now let us look at how 3256 is broken down into its prime factors:

 

Step 1: Finding the prime factors of 3256 Breaking it down, we get 2 x 2 x 2 x 407: 2^3 x 407

 

Step 2: Now we found out the prime factors of 3256. The second step is to make pairs of those prime factors. Since 3256 is not a perfect square, the digits of the number can’t be grouped in pairs. Therefore, calculating 3256 using prime factorization alone does not yield an exact square root.

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Square Root of 3256 by Long Division Method

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, group the numbers from right to left. In the case of 3256, we group it as 32 and 56.

 

Step 2: Now find ‘n’ such that n^2 is closest to 32 without exceeding it. Here, n is 5 because 5^2 = 25, which is less than 32. Write 5 as the first digit of the quotient. Subtract 25 from 32 to get a remainder of 7, and bring down 56 to get 756.

 

Step 3: Double the quotient obtained (5) to get 10, which will be part of the new divisor.

 

Step 4: Find a digit ‘x’ such that 10x × x is less than or equal to the current dividend 756. Here, x is 7, because 107 × 7 = 749, which is less than 756.

 

Step 5: Subtract 749 from 756 to get a remainder of 7. Since the dividend is less than the divisor, add a decimal point and bring down two zeros to make the new dividend 700.

 

Step 6: Continue with these steps until you reach the desired precision. The square root of 3256 is approximately 57.052.

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Square Root of 3256 by Approximation Method

The approximation method is another way to find the 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 3256 using the approximation method.

 

Step 1: Find the closest perfect squares of √3256. The smallest perfect square less than 3256 is 3249 (57^2), and the largest perfect square greater than 3256 is 3364 (58^2). √3256 falls between 57 and 58.

 

Step 2: Apply the approximation formula: (Given number - smallest perfect square) ÷ (Greater perfect square - smallest perfect square) (3256 - 3249) ÷ (3364 - 3249) = 7 ÷ 115 ≈ 0.0609 Now add this to the lower perfect square root: 57 + 0.0609 ≈ 57.0609 So the square root of 3256 is approximately 57.052.

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Common Mistakes and How to Avoid Them in the Square Root of 3256

Students often make mistakes while finding the square root, such as forgetting about the negative square root, skipping long division steps, etc. Let's look at a few common mistakes in detail.

Mistake 1

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Forgetting about the negative square root

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It is important to remember that a number has both positive and negative square roots. However, in most real-world applications, we consider only the positive square root.

 

For example: √81 = 9, but there is also -9, which should not be forgotten.

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Square root of 3256 Examples

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Problem 1

Can you help Max find the area of a square box if its side length is given as √3256?

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The area of the square is approximately 3256 square units.

Explanation

The area of a square is given by side^2.

The side length is given as √3256.

Area of the square = (√3256)² = 3256.

Therefore, the area of the square box is approximately 3256 square units.

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Problem 2

A square-shaped plot measuring 3256 square meters is built; if each of the sides is √3256, what will be the square meters of half of the plot?

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1628 square meters

Explanation

Since the plot is square-shaped, we can divide the total area by 2 to find half the plot's area.

Dividing 3256 by 2 gives 1628.

So, half of the plot measures 1628 square meters.

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Problem 3

Calculate √3256 × 3.

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Approximately 171.156

Explanation

The first step is to find the square root of 3256, which is approximately 57.052.

Multiply 57.052 by 3.

So, 57.052 × 3 ≈ 171.156.

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Problem 4

What will be the square root of (3000 + 256)?

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Approximately 57

Explanation

To find the square root, first calculate the sum of (3000 + 256), which is 3256.

The square root of 3256 is approximately 57.

Therefore, the square root of (3000 + 256) is approximately 57.

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Problem 5

Find the perimeter of the rectangle if its length ‘l’ is √3256 units and the width ‘w’ is 50 units.

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The perimeter of the rectangle is approximately 214.104 units.

Explanation

Perimeter of the rectangle = 2 × (length + width).

Perimeter = 2 × (√3256 + 50) ≈ 2 × (57.052 + 50) = 2 × 107.052 = 214.104 units.

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FAQ on Square Root of 3256

1.What is √3256 in its simplest form?

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2.Mention the factors of 3256.

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3.Calculate the square of 3256.

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4.Is 3256 a prime number?

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5.3256 is divisible by?

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Important Glossaries for the Square Root of 3256

  • Square root: A square root is the inverse of squaring a number. For example, 6^2 = 36, and the inverse of the square is the square root, that is √36 = 6.

 

  • Irrational number: An irrational number cannot be written in the form of p/q, where q is not equal to zero, and p and q are integers.

 

  • Perfect square: A perfect square is a number that can be expressed as the product of an integer with itself. For example, 49 is a perfect square because it is 7 × 7.

 

  • Prime factorization: Prime factorization is the process of expressing a number as a product of prime numbers. For example, the prime factorization of 60 is 2^2 × 3 × 5.

 

  • Long division method: A method used to find the square root of non-perfect squares by dividing the number into pairs of digits starting from the decimal point.
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Jaskaran Singh Saluja is a math wizard with nearly three years of experience as a math teacher. His expertise is in algebra, so he can make algebra classes interesting by turning tricky equations into simple puzzles.

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