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What does ^ mean in a formula?

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    What does ^ mean in a formula?

    =(G2/B2)^(1/5)

    What does ^ mean?
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    Re: What does ^ mean in a formula?

    ^ means to the power of

    2^3 = 23
    in your case, you're taking the 5th root
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    Re: What does ^ mean in a formula?

    Thank you!

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