Prime factorization of 52020

Prime factorization of 52020:

By prime factorization of 52020 we follow 5 simple steps:
1. We write number 52020 above a 2-column table
2. We divide 52020 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

52020
prime factors	number to factorize
2	26010
2	13005
3	4335
3	1445
5	289
17	17
17	1

Prime factorization of 52020 = 1×2×2×3×3×5×17×17= $ 1 × 2^2 × 3^2 × 5 × 17^2 $