What is the Square Root of 23?

Instant answer with step-by-step solution

√23 = 4.7958315233
√23 = 4.7958315233
⚠ 23 is not a perfect square — result rounded to 10 significant figures

Step-by-step explanation

  1. We need to find √23 — a number that when multiplied by itself equals 23.
  2. 23 is not a perfect square. Its square root is irrational.
  3. It falls between √16 = 4 and √25 = 5.
  4. Using the formula √N = N^(1/2): √23 = 23^0.5 = 4.7958315233
  5. Verification: 4.7958315233 × 4.7958315233 ≈ 23 ✓ (rounded to 10 significant figures)

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