Prime factorization of 344980

Prime factorization of 344980:

By prime factorization of 344980 we follow 5 simple steps:
1. We write number 344980 above a 2-column table
2. We divide 344980 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

344980
prime factors	number to factorize
2	172490
2	86245
5	17249
47	367
367	1

Prime factorization of 344980 = 1×2×2×5×47×367= $ 1 × 2^2 × 5 × 47 × 367 $