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    Packing fraction of body-centered cubic lattice - solid state physics

    This does not solve your problem at all, but at least clarify how the \sqrt3 survives. (\sqrt3)^3 = (\sqrt3)^2 * \sqrt3 = 3* \sqrt3. Nevertheless, you can not get the answer by means of your assupmtion. The packing fraction is the maximum proportion of the available volume in the cell that can...