1. The problem is to verify if $$\sqrt[6]{\frac{9}{16}a^2b^4} = \sqrt[3]{\frac{3}{4}ab^2}$$ is correct.
2. Recall the rule for radicals: $$\sqrt[n]{x^m} = x^{\frac{m}{n}}$$.
3. Rewrite each side using exponents:
Left side: $$\sqrt[6]{\frac{9}{16}a^2b^4} = \left(\frac{9}{16}a^2b^4\right)^{\frac{1}{6}} = \left(\frac{9}{16}\right)^{\frac{1}{6}} a^{\frac{2}{6}} b^{\frac{4}{6}} = \left(\frac{9}{16}\right)^{\frac{1}{6}} a^{\frac{1}{3}} b^{\frac{2}{3}}$$
Right side: $$\sqrt[3]{\frac{3}{4}ab^2} = \left(\frac{3}{4}ab^2\right)^{\frac{1}{3}} = \left(\frac{3}{4}\right)^{\frac{1}{3}} a^{\frac{1}{3}} b^{\frac{2}{3}}$$
4. Compare the coefficients:
Left coefficient: $$\left(\frac{9}{16}\right)^{\frac{1}{6}} = \left(\frac{3^2}{4^2}\right)^{\frac{1}{6}} = \left(\frac{3}{4}\right)^{\frac{2}{6}} = \left(\frac{3}{4}\right)^{\frac{1}{3}}$$
Right coefficient: $$\left(\frac{3}{4}\right)^{\frac{1}{3}}$$
5. Since the coefficients and the variable parts are equal, the original equation is correct.
Final answer: Yes, $$\sqrt[6]{\frac{9}{16}a^2b^4} = \sqrt[3]{\frac{3}{4}ab^2}$$ is correct.
Radical Equality 062E25
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