Question

Perform the indicated computation.
(6x10^3)(9x10^2)

Answer 1

To multiply these two numbers, we can multiply the numerical coefficients and add the exponents of 10.

(6x10^3)(9x10^2)
= 6 * 9 * 10^(3+2)
= 54 * 10^5
= 5.4 * 10^6

Therefore, (6x10^3)(9x10^2) = 5.4 * 10^6.