What is the Square Root of 3?

Instant answer with step-by-step solution

√3 = 1.7320508076
√3 = 1.7320508076
⚠ 3 is not a perfect square — result rounded to 10 significant figures

Step-by-step explanation

  1. We need to find √3 — a number that when multiplied by itself equals 3.
  2. 3 is not a perfect square. Its square root is irrational.
  3. It falls between √1 = 1 and √4 = 2.
  4. Using the formula √N = N^(1/2): √3 = 3^0.5 = 1.7320508076
  5. Verification: 1.7320508076 × 1.7320508076 ≈ 3 ✓ (rounded to 10 significant figures)

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