Prime factorization of 342225

Prime factorization of 342225:

By prime factorization of 342225 we follow 5 simple steps:
1. We write number 342225 above a 2-column table
2. We divide 342225 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

342225
prime factors	number to factorize
3	114075
3	38025
3	12675
3	4225
5	845
5	169
13	13
13	1

Prime factorization of 342225 = 1×3×3×3×3×5×5×13×13= $ 1 × 3^4 × 5^2 × 13^2 $