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Compare 364,879; 463,000; and 436,765 using scientific notation. Which number has the least value?(1 point)
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4.36765 ×105
4.36765 times 10 superscript 5 baseline

4.63 ×105
4.63 times 10 superscript 5 baseline

364,879
364,879

3.64879 ×105

Answer 1

To compare the numbers 364,879, 463,000, and 436,765 using scientific notation, we first convert them all to scientific notation:

1. **364,879** = \(3.64879 \times 10^5\)
2. **463,000** = \(4.63 \times 10^5\)
3. **436,765** = \(4.36765 \times 10^5\)

Now, we can compare the coefficients of the scientific notation:

- \(3.64879 \times 10^5\)
- \(4.36765 \times 10^5\)
- \(4.63 \times 10^5\)

The number with the smallest coefficient is \(3.64879\), which corresponds to 364,879.

So, the number with the least value is **364,879**.