To determine which number has the greatest value, we need to express each number in scientific notation and compare their exponents.
654,987,034 = 6.54987034 x 10^8
645,897,430 = 6.45897430 x 10^8
546,789,340 = 5.46789340 x 10^8
Comparing the exponents, we see that all the numbers have the same exponent (10^8). However, the greatest value is determined by the coefficient in front of the power of 10.
Therefore, the number with the greatest value is 654,987,034 in scientific notation: 6.54987034 x 10^8.
Use scientific notation to determine which of these numbers has greatest value:654,987,034;645,897,430; or 546,789,340. Write your answer in scientific notation, expressed to the exact decimal place
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