Question

calculate.
$(4.3 \times 10^{8})(2 \times 10^{6})$
write your answer in scientific notation.

Explanation:

Step1: Multiply the coefficients

$4.3 \times 2 = 8.6$

Step2: Multiply the powers of 10

$10^8 \times 10^6 = 10^{8+6} = 10^{14}$

Step3: Combine the results

$8.6 \times 10^{14}$

Answer:

$8.6 \times 10^{14}$