Last updated on May 26th, 2025
If a number is multiplied by itself, the result is a square. The inverse of squaring a number is finding its square root. The square root is used in various fields such as engineering, finance, etc. Here, we will discuss the square root of 1449.
The square root is the inverse operation of squaring a number. 1449 is not a perfect square. The square root of 1449 is expressed in both radical and exponential form. In the radical form, it is expressed as √1449, whereas (1449)^(1/2) in exponential form. √1449 ≈ 38.048, 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, for non-perfect square numbers, methods like the long division method and approximation method are used. Let us now learn the following methods:
The product of prime factors is the prime factorization of a number. Now let us look at how 1449 is broken down into its prime factors.
Step 1: Finding the prime factors of 1449 Breaking it down, we get 3 x 3 x 7 x 23: 3^2 x 7 x 23
Step 2: We found the prime factors of 1449. The next step is to make pairs of those prime factors. Since 1449 is not a perfect square, grouping the digits into pairs is not possible.
Therefore, calculating √1449 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, we need to group the numbers from right to left. In the case of 1449, we group it as 49 and 14.
Step 2: Now we need to find n whose square is less than or equal to 14. We can say n as '3' because 3 x 3 = 9, which is less than 14. The quotient is 3, and after subtracting 9 from 14, the remainder is 5.
Step 3: Bring down the next pair of digits, 49, making the new dividend 549. Add the old divisor with the same number: 3 + 3 = 6, which will be our new divisor.
Step 4: The new divisor will be 6n. We need to find the value of n.
Step 5: The next step is finding 6n x n ≤ 549. Let us consider n as 9; now 69 x 9 = 621.
Step 6: Since 621 is larger than 549, try n as 8. Then 68 x 8 = 544.
Step 7: The new remainder is 549 - 544 = 5.
Step 8: Since the dividend is less than the divisor, add a decimal point and bring down two zeroes. Now the new dividend is 500.
Step 9: Find the new divisor, which is 768 (68 concatenated with 8).
Step 10: Find the value of n such that 768n x n ≤ 500. Continue with this method until you reach the desired decimal places.
So the square root of √1449 is approximately 38.048.
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 1449 using the approximation method.
Step 1: Find the closest perfect squares to √1449.
The smallest perfect square less than 1449 is 1225 (35^2) and the largest perfect square greater than 1449 is 1521 (39^2). √1449 falls somewhere between 35 and 39.
Step 2: Use linear approximation: (Given number - smallest perfect square) / (Greater perfect square - smallest perfect square). 1449 - 1225 = 224 and 1521 - 1225 = 296.
Using the formula, 224 ÷ 296 ≈ 0.757. Step 3: Adding this to the smaller perfect square root: 35 + 0.757 = 35.757, which is an approximation.
However, further refinement gives us 38.048 as a more accurate approximation.
Students make mistakes while finding square roots, such as forgetting about the negative square root and skipping steps in the long division method. Let's look at a few common mistakes in detail.
Can you help Max find the area of a square box if its side length is given as √200?
The area of the square is 200 square units.
The area of the square = side^2.
The side length is given as √200.
Area of the square = side^2 = √200 x √200 = 14.142 x 14.142 = 200
Therefore, the area of the square box is 200 square units.
A square-shaped garden measuring 1449 square feet is built; if each of the sides is √1449, what will be the square feet of half of the garden?
724.5 square feet
We can just divide the given area by 2 as the garden is square-shaped.
Dividing 1449 by 2 gives us 724.5.
So half of the garden measures 724.5 square feet.
Calculate √1449 x 3.
114.144
The first step is to find the square root of 1449, which is approximately 38.048.
The second step is to multiply 38.048 by 3.
So 38.048 x 3 = 114.144.
What will be the square root of (900 + 549)?
The square root is approximately 38.048.
To find the square root, we need to sum (900 + 549). 900 + 549 = 1449, and then √1449 ≈ 38.048.
Therefore, the square root of (900 + 549) is approximately ±38.048.
Find the perimeter of the rectangle if its length ‘l’ is √200 units and the width ‘w’ is 50 units.
The perimeter of the rectangle is 128.284 units.
Perimeter of the rectangle = 2 × (length + width).
Perimeter = 2 × (√200 + 50) = 2 × (14.142 + 50) = 2 × 64.142 = 128.284 units.
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