Square Root of 289

Calculate √289 instantly — exact value, step-by-step explanation, and properties.

√289 =
17
✓ Perfect Square

How to Calculate √289

The square root of 289 is exactly 17. This is because 17 × 17 = 289. Since 289 is a perfect square, its square root is a whole number. You can verify: 17² = 17 × 17 = 289.

√289 = 17 (because 17 × 17 = 289)

Properties of √289

Perfect Square?

Yes

289 = 17², so its square root is a whole number.

Decimal Value

17

Exact integer result.

Square Root Symbol

√289

Also written as 289^(1/2) or 289^0.5 in programming.

Related Square Root Values

Reference table of square roots near 289 for quick comparison.

Number Square Root Perfect Square? Simplified
√256 16 Yes 16
√324 18 Yes 18
√225 15 Yes 15
√361 19 Yes 19
√200 14.142135 No 10√2
√196 14 Yes 14
√400 20 Yes 20
√169 13 Yes 13
√150 12.247448 No 5√6
√144 12 Yes 12

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the square root of 289?

The square root of 289 is exactly 17. Since 289 is a perfect square, √289 = 17.

Is 289 a perfect square?

Yes, 289 is a perfect square. It equals 17², meaning 17 × 17 = 289.

How do you calculate √289 by hand?

Since 289 is a perfect square, you can find √289 by identifying which integer multiplied by itself equals 289. The answer is 17, because 17 × 17 = 289.

What is √289 in simplified radical form?

√289 = 17. Since it's a perfect square, no radical form is needed.

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