Let x_1 = 1/2 and, for n ≥ 1, x_(n+1) = √xn. Prove that the sequence (xn)^∞_n=1 converges and find its limit.

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Let x_1 = 1/2 and, for n ≥ 1, x_(n+1) = √xn. Prove that the sequence (xn)^∞_n=1 converges and find its limit.

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