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The image contains a table and a request to find the square root of 2 using an iterative method. The formula given for the iteration is:

\[
x_{i+1} = \frac{1}{2}\left(x_i + \frac{2}{x_i}\right)
\]

This is a method commonly known as **Newton's method** for approximating the square root of a number, in this case, \(\sqrt{2}\).

Here’s a breakdown of the approach:

1. The iterative formula starts with an initial guess \(x_1\), which is used to generate successive approximations.
2. The table shows the iterations, with initial values already filled in.
3. The goal is to continue using the formula until the value converges to a stable value, close to \(\sqrt{2}\).

Based on the table provided, the first iteration \(x_1 = 2\) has been completed, resulting in \(x_2 = 1.5\).

Let me complete the next iterations for you using the formula.

### Iterations:

For \(x_1 = 2\):

\[
x_2 = \frac{1}{2}\left(2 + \frac{2}{2}\right) = 1.5
\]

For \(x_2 = 1.5\):

\[
x_3 = \frac{1}{2}\left(1.5 + \frac{2}{1.5}\right) = 1.4167 \ (\text{approx.})
\]

For \(x_3 = 1.4167\):

\[
x_4 = \frac{1}{2}\left(1.4167 + \frac{2}{1.4167}\right) = 1.4142 \ (\text{approx.})
\]

For \(x_4 = 1.4142\):

\[
x_5 = \frac{1}{2}\left(1.4142 + \frac{2}{1.4142}\right) = 1.4142 \ (\text{approx.})
\]

It appears that by \(x_4\), the value has converged very closely to the square root of 2, which is approximately \(1.4142\).

Would you like me to go into more detail about Newton's method or any other aspect of this problem? 

Here are some additional questions for you to consider:
1. Why does Newton's method work so effectively for finding square roots?
2. How many decimal places are accurate in the iteration process?
3. Could you apply the same method to find the square root of other numbers?
4. How can you prove that the value has converged in this iterative method?
5. What would happen if the initial guess was significantly different from 2?

**Tip:** In numerical methods, convergence happens when the difference between successive approximations becomes very small. Always check this when using iterative methods like Newton's.

Resuelve el problema del cálculo de la raíz cuadrada de 2 usando un método iterativo.

This tutorial explains how to approximate the square root of 2 using Newton's iterative method, complete with example calculations and convergence analysis. It is suitable for college students studying numerical methods or algebra.

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