Prime factorization of 852968

Prime factorization of 852968:

By prime factorization of 852968 we follow 5 simple steps:
1. We write number 852968 above a 2-column table
2. We divide 852968 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

852968
prime factors	number to factorize
2	426484
2	213242
2	106621
106621	1

Prime factorization of 852968 = 1×2×2×2×106621= $ 1 × 2^3 × 106621 $