Prime factorization of 505012

Prime factorization of 505012:

By prime factorization of 505012 we follow 5 simple steps:
1. We write number 505012 above a 2-column table
2. We divide 505012 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

505012
prime factors	number to factorize
2	252506
2	126253
251	503
503	1

Prime factorization of 505012 = 1×2×2×251×503= $ 1 × 2^2 × 251 × 503 $