What type of number will result from the product of 36−−√

To determine the product of \( \sqrt{36} \) and \( 12 \), we first calculate \( \sqrt{36} \).

\[
\sqrt{36} = 6
\]

Now, we multiply this result by \( 12 \):

\[
6 \times 12 = 72
\]

The number \( 72 \) is a rational number because it can be expressed as a fraction (for example, \( \frac{72}{1} \)).

Therefore, the product of \( \sqrt{36} \) and \( 12 \) will result in a **rational** number.

**Final Answer:** rational