Prime factorization of 84942

Prime factorization of 84942:

By prime factorization of 84942 we follow 5 simple steps:
1. We write number 84942 above a 2-column table
2. We divide 84942 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

84942
prime factors	number to factorize
2	42471
3	14157
3	4719
3	1573
11	143
11	13
13	1

Prime factorization of 84942 = 1×2×3×3×3×11×11×13= $ 1 × 2 × 3^3 × 11^2 × 13 $