2.307 x10^8 meters, convert to centimeters express answer in scientific notation to the exact decimal place. 1 meter is equal to 100 centimeters

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To convert from meters to centimeters, you can use the conversion factor where 1 meter is equal to 100 centimeters.

Starting with the value in meters:

\[ 2.307 \times 10^8 \text{ meters} \]

Now, convert to centimeters:

\[ 2.307 \times 10^8 \text{ meters} \times 100 \text{ cm/m} \]

This is the same as multiplying by \( 10^2 \):

\[ 2.307 \times 10^8 \times 10^2 = 2.307 \times 10^{8+2} = 2.307 \times 10^{10} \text{ centimeters} \]

Thus, the answer in scientific notation is:

\[ 2.307 \times 10^{10} \text{ cm} \]