1. Move the decimal point: Start by moving the decimal point to the left until you have a number between 1 and 10. In this case, you'll move it six places to the left, resulting in 2.32.

2. Count the moves: You moved the decimal point six places.

3. Exponent: Since you moved the decimal to the left, the exponent will be positive. The exponent is the number of places you moved the decimal, which is 6.

4. Combine: Put it all together: 2.32 x 10⁶