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Discover a fast and powerful calculus-based method for finding square roots with impressive accuracy. This explanation shows how derivatives and iterative approximation can be used to quickly zero in ...

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Estimating the square root is an easy way to begin. Pick two whole numbers whose squares are closest to your given number. Then, you can use these numbers as approximations. For example, let’s find an ...

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