Prime factorization of 23409

Prime factorization of 23409:

By prime factorization of 23409 we follow 5 simple steps:
1. We write number 23409 above a 2-column table
2. We divide 23409 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

23409
prime factors	number to factorize
3	7803
3	2601
3	867
3	289
17	17
17	1

Prime factorization of 23409 = 1×3×3×3×3×17×17= $ 1 × 3^4 × 17^2 $