What is the Square Root of 157?

Instant answer with step-by-step solution

√157 = 12.5299640861
√157 = 12.5299640861
⚠ 157 is not a perfect square — result rounded to 10 significant figures

Step-by-step explanation

  1. We need to find √157 — a number that when multiplied by itself equals 157.
  2. 157 is not a perfect square. Its square root is irrational.
  3. It falls between √144 = 12 and √169 = 13.
  4. Using the formula √N = N^(1/2): √157 = 157^0.5 = 12.5299640861
  5. Verification: 12.5299640861 × 12.5299640861 ≈ 157 ✓ (rounded to 10 significant figures)

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