Find natural number $0 < n < 30,000$ such that $\sqrt[3]{5n}+\sqrt{10n}$ is rational

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I was thinking that I could try to make some sort of substitution to convert $\sqrt[3]{5n}+\sqrt{10n}$ into a polynomial with integer coefficients then use the Rational Roots Theorem to find a rational root. I don't really know if that's going to get me anywhere other than $n=0$.

I would really appreciate some help, or some hints. I don't necessarily want a full solution, but a nudge in the right direction.

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You should focus on the prime factorization of $n$. To have a number be a cube, all the primes in its factorization need to come with a power that is a multiple of $3$. Similarly, to be a square the primes need to have an even power.

In your example, all primes except $2$ and $5$ must be sixth powers. Think about what the leading coefficients do for $2$ and $5$.