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Square Root of 209
√209 ≈ 14.456832
209 is not a perfect square, so √209 is an irrational number that is approximately 14.456832. In simplified radical form, √209 = √209.
√209 lies between √196 = 14 and √225 = 15.
| Number | 209 |
| Square root (decimal) | 14.456832 |
| Simplified radical | √209 |
| Perfect square? | No |
| Rational? | No |
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Prime factorization of 209
209 = 11 × 19. This is what determines the simplified radical: for √209 you pull out one copy of any prime that appears twice.
No prime appears twice, so nothing can be taken out — √209 is already in simplest radical form as √209.
Estimating √209 by hand
√209 falls between √196 = 14 and √225 = 15, so it starts at 14.something. The Babylonian method refines that guess by averaging it with 209 ÷ the guess:
| Step | Estimate |
| Start | 14 |
| Step 1 | 14.464286 |
| Step 2 | 14.456834 |
| Step 3 | 14.456832 |
After 3 steps the estimate is 14.456832, matching √209 ≈ 14.456832.
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Frequently asked questions
Is 209 a perfect square?
No, 209 is not a perfect square, so its square root is irrational and approximately 14.456832.
What is the square root of 209 in simplest radical form?
√209 = √209 in simplest radical form.