Square Root of 231

Instant answer with step-by-step solution

√231 = 15.1986841536
√231 = 15.1986841536
⚠ 231 is not a perfect square — result rounded to 10 significant figures

Step-by-step explanation

  1. We need to find √231 — a number that when multiplied by itself equals 231.
  2. 231 is not a perfect square. Its square root is irrational.
  3. It falls between √225 = 15 and √256 = 16.
  4. Using the formula √N = N^(1/2): √231 = 231^0.5 = 15.1986841536
  5. Verification: 15.1986841536 × 15.1986841536 ≈ 231 ✓ (rounded to 10 significant figures)

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