It asks for the number that, when raised to the power of 2, equals 20736.
What is the Square Root of 20736?
The square root of 20736 is 144. Calculate another value or review the exact form, nearby perfect powers, and verification.
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How the answer is calculated
We solve x2 = 20736. The resulting value is x = 144.
Simplified radical form
The square root of 20736 in simplified radical form is 144.
There are no square factors that can be taken outside the radical, so 144 is already in simplest radical form.
Nearest Perfect squares
| Position | Base | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Lower or equal | 144 | 20736 |
| Upper or equal | 144 | 20736 |
Nearby square roots
Number properties
Is 20736 a perfect square?
Yes. Its square root is the whole number 144.
Is the square root rational or irrational?
144 is rational because it is a whole number.
Square Root function graph
See how the result changes as the input moves across positive and negative values. Square roots are shown for non-negative inputs; cube roots continue through negative inputs.
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The answer is exact because this input is a perfect square.
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