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How can I get the 3 sig figs of this number 187515.4207

User Ktross
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Answer:

well scientific notation would be = 1.875154207 × 10^5

you cant rlly simply the number any further to get 3 sig figs

youd need something like 187 to be 3 sig figs

are you saying the question correctly?

User Nicofisi
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Answer:

1.88 x 10^5

Step-by-step explanation:

You have to round because all of the numbers in 187515.4207 are significant

Round to: 188000

Put in scientific notation:

1.88 x 10^5

User Erik Terwan
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