Prime factorization of 3476

Prime factorization of 3476:

By prime factorization of 3476 we follow 5 simple steps:
1. We write number 3476 above a 2-column table
2. We divide 3476 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

3476
prime factors	number to factorize
2	1738
2	869
11	79
79	1

Prime factorization of 3476 = 1×2×2×11×79= $ 1 × 2^2 × 11 × 79 $