
Phillip R. answered 09/17/14
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2704 = 4 x 676
the square root of 4 is 2 and the square root of 676 is 26
therefore the square root of 2704 is 2 x 26 = 52
in general √(ab) = √a√b
for this problem
√2704 = √4√676 = 2(26) = 52