Question
Find the prime factorization of number 15432.
Answer
The prime factorization of 15432 is:
$$ 15432 = 2\cdot2\cdot2\cdot3\cdot643 $$Which is the same as :
$$ 15432 = 2^{3}\cdot3\cdot643 $$Explanation
Prime factorization can be nicely visualized by creating a factorization tree.
| 15432 can be written as 2 × 7716. |
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| 7716 can be written as 2 × 3858. |
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| 3858 can be written as 2 × 1929. |
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| 1929 can be written as 3 × 643. |
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| The end nodes are the prime factors of the number 15432. |
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