Prime factorization of 338724

Prime factorization of 338724:

By prime factorization of 338724 we follow 5 simple steps:
1. We write number 338724 above a 2-column table
2. We divide 338724 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

338724
prime factors	number to factorize
2	169362
2	84681
3	28227
3	9409
97	97
97	1

Prime factorization of 338724 = 1×2×2×3×3×97×97= $ 1 × 2^2 × 3^2 × 97^2 $