Prime factorization of 252004

Prime factorization of 252004:

By prime factorization of 252004 we follow 5 simple steps:
1. We write number 252004 above a 2-column table
2. We divide 252004 by the smallest possible prime factor
3. We write down on the left side of the table the prime factor and next number to factorize on the ride side
4. We continue to factor in this fashion (we deal with odd numbers by trying small prime factors)
5. We continue until we reach 1 on the ride side of the table

252004
prime factors	number to factorize
2	126002
2	63001
251	251
251	1

Prime factorization of 252004 = 1×2×2×251×251= $ 1 × 2^2 × 251^2 $