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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. 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