Prime Factorization of 4,872
Answer
4,872 = 23 × 3 × 7 × 29
Step by Step Solution
| Step | Number | Divide by | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 4,872 | 2 | 2,436 |
| 2 | 2,436 | 2 | 1,218 |
| 3 | 1,218 | 2 | 609 |
| 4 | 609 | 3 | 203 |
| 5 | 203 | 7 | 29 |
| 6 | 29 | 29 | 1 |
Prime Factors
The prime factors of 4,872 are: 2, 3, 7, 29
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Understanding Prime Factorization
The prime factorization of 4,872 shows how this number can be expressed as a product of prime numbers. In this case:
- We start with 4,872
- Break it down into its prime factors: 2, 3, 7, 29
- Final expression: 23 × 3 × 7 × 29