The prime factorization of 45256 is:
$$ 45256 = 2\cdot2\cdot2\cdot5657 $$Which is the same as :
$$ 45256 = 2^{3}\cdot5657 $$Prime factorization can be nicely visualized by creating a factorization tree.
45256 can be written as 2 × 22628. |
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22628 can be written as 2 × 11314. |
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11314 can be written as 2 × 5657. |
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The end nodes are the prime factors of the number 45256. |
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