Here's how we get there:
* Move the decimal point: Start with 1,770,000 and move the decimal point 6 places to the left until you have a number between 1 and 10 (which is 1.77).
* Exponent: Since you moved the decimal point 6 places to the left, the exponent is positive 6.
Therefore, 1,770,000 in scientific notation is 1.77 x 106.
