Can you multiply two rational numbers to get an irrational number?

Yes, for example, square root of 2 x square root of 2 = 2.

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No, the product of two rational numbers must always be rational.
No.

Proof :

If you take rational number a/b and multiply by rational c/d you get ac/bd.

Since ac and bd are each integral, the product is rational.