How Do You Calculate Square Root?

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Start date Apr 16, 2007
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To create a simple calculator for finding the square root of a number, the method involves using the iterative formula x' = (a/x + x)/2, where 'a' is the input number and 'x' is the current estimate of the square root. This formula is based on the Babylonian method, also known as Heron's method, which improves the estimate with each iteration. The process continues until the estimate converges to a stable value. This approach is efficient and can be easily implemented in a programming environment.

Apr 16, 2007

w3tw1lly

Just bored and decided I want to make my own little calculator on my computer. What is the method for finding the square root of an input number?

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Apr 16, 2007

christianjb

To find the sqrt of a

x'=(a/x+x)/2

iterate.

Have fun.

Apr 16, 2007

w3tw1lly

Thanks, I appreciate it. Sorry it was such a bad question:shy:.

Last edited: Apr 16, 2007

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