To compare the numbers 364,879; 463,000; and 436,765 using scientific notation, we first convert them into the notation format.
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364,879: \[ 364,879 = 3.64879 \times 10^5 \]
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463,000: \[ 463,000 = 4.63 \times 10^5 \]
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436,765: \[ 436,765 = 4.36765 \times 10^5 \]
Now that we have all the numbers in scientific notation:
- \(3.64879 \times 10^5\)
- \(4.36765 \times 10^5\)
- \(4.63 \times 10^5\)
Since they all have the same exponent (\(10^5\)), we can directly compare the coefficients:
- \(3.64879\)
- \(4.36765\)
- \(4.63\)
The smallest coefficient is \(3.64879\), which corresponds to 364,879.
Therefore, the number with the least value is 364,879.