To compare the numbers 364,879; 463,000; and 436,765 using scientific notation, we first convert each number:
- \(364,879 = 3.64879 \times 10^5\)
- \(463,000 = 4.63 \times 10^5\)
- \(436,765 = 4.36765 \times 10^5\)
Now, we compare the coefficients in front of \(10^5\):
- For \(3.64879 \times 10^5\) (364,879), the coefficient is 3.64879.
- For \(4.63 \times 10^5\) (463,000), the coefficient is 4.63.
- For \(4.36765 \times 10^5\) (436,765), the coefficient is 4.36765.
The smallest coefficient is 3.64879, which corresponds to the original number 364,879.
Thus, the number with the least value is 364,879.
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