Prime factorization of 72784

Prime factorization of 72784:

By prime factorization of 72784 we follow 5 simple steps:
1. We write number 72784 above a 2-column table
2. We divide 72784 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

72784
prime factors	number to factorize
2	36392
2	18196
2	9098
2	4549
4549	1

Prime factorization of 72784 = 1×2×2×2×2×4549= $1 × 2^4 × 4549$