Compare 364,879; 463,000; and 436,765 using scientific notation. Which number has the

To compare the numbers 364,879; 463,000; and 436,765 using scientific notation, we first convert them into scientific notation format.

1. **364,879** can be expressed in scientific notation as:
\[
3.64879 \times 10^5
\]

2. **463,000** can be expressed in scientific notation as:
\[
4.63 \times 10^5
\]

3. **436,765** can be expressed in scientific notation as:
\[
4.36765 \times 10^5
\]

Now, let's compare them based on their coefficients in scientific notation, since they all have the same power of ten (\(10^5\)):

- **3.64879** (from 364,879)
- **4.63** (from 463,000)
- **4.36765** (from 436,765)

Now comparing these coefficients:

- **3.64879** < **4.36765** < **4.63**

Thus, in terms of the original numbers:

- **364,879** is the smallest,
- **436,765** is in the middle,
- **463,000** is the largest.

In conclusion:

- The smallest number is **364,879**.
- The largest number is **463,000**.