Square Root of 172

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√172 = 13.1148770486
√172 = 13.1148770486
⚠ 172 is not a perfect square — result rounded to 10 significant figures

Step-by-step explanation

  1. We need to find √172 — a number that when multiplied by itself equals 172.
  2. 172 is not a perfect square. Its square root is irrational.
  3. It falls between √169 = 13 and √196 = 14.
  4. Using the formula √N = N^(1/2): √172 = 172^0.5 = 13.1148770486
  5. Verification: 13.1148770486 × 13.1148770486 ≈ 172 ✓ (rounded to 10 significant figures)

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