Prime factorization of 889988

Prime factorization of 889988:

By prime factorization of 889988 we follow 5 simple steps:
1. We write number 889988 above a 2-column table
2. We divide 889988 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

889988
prime factors	number to factorize
2	444994
2	222497
11	20227
113	179
179	1

Prime factorization of 889988 = 1×2×2×11×113×179= $1 × 2^2 × 11 × 113 × 179$