The ancient babylonians developed a method for calculating nonperfect squares by 1700 bce. Complete the statements to demonstrate how to use this method to find the approximate value of. In order to determine , let g1 = 2, a number whose square is close to 5. 5 ÷ g1 = , which is not equal to g1, so further action is necessary. Average 2 and g1 to find g2 = 2. 25. 5 ÷ g2 ≈ (rounded to the nearest thousandth), which is not equal to g2, so further action is necessary. Average 2. 25 and g2 to find g3 = 2. 236. 5 ÷ g3 ≈ (rounded to the nearest thousandth), which is equal to g3. That means is approximately 2. 236.