Prime factorization of 999996

Prime factorization of 999996:

By prime factorization of 999996 we follow 5 simple steps:
1. We write number 999996 above a 2-column table
2. We divide 999996 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

999996
prime factors	number to factorize
2	499998
2	249999
3	83333
167	499
499	1

Prime factorization of 999996 = 1×2×2×3×167×499= $ 1 × 2^2 × 3 × 167 × 499 $