Compare Very Large and Very Small Numbers Quick Check

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.