Prime factorization of 3652

Prime factorization of 3652:

By prime factorization of 3652 we follow 5 simple steps:
1. We write number 3652 above a 2-column table
2. We divide 3652 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

3652
prime factors	number to factorize
2	1826
2	913
11	83
83	1

Prime factorization of 3652 = 1×2×2×11×83= $ 1 × 2^2 × 11 × 83 $