how does 7.67 x 10^9 and 5.9 x 10^-6 equal 4.5253 x 10^4 in scientific notation

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To calculate the product of 7.67 x 10^9 and 5.9 x 10^-6 in scientific notation, you first multiply the numbers, then add the exponents:

7.67 x 10^9 * 5.9 x 10^-6 = 45.253 x 10^(9 - 6) = 45.253 x 10^3

Now, convert 45.253 x 10^3 back to scientific notation:

45.253 x 10^3 = 4.5253 x 10^4

So, 7.67 x 10^9 times 5.9 x 10^-6 is equal to 4.5253 x 10^4 in scientific notation.