Sqrt
Purpose 
Calculates the square root of number.
Format 
Sqrt(number)
Parameters 
number - any positive number, numeric expression, or field containing a numeric expression
Data type returned 
number
Originated in 
FileMaker Pro 6.0 or earlier
Description 
Use this function to calculate Sqrt.
Equation
Examples 
Sqrt(4) returns 2.
Sqrt(SquareFeet) returns 6 if the SquareFeet number field contains 36.
Related topics 
Functions reference (category list)
Functions reference (alphabetical list)
About formulas
About functions
Defining calculation fields
Using operators in formulas
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