Here's how to write 3,482,000,000 in scientific notation:

1. Move the decimal point: Start with the number as it is: 3,482,000,000. To get a number between 1 and 10, move the decimal point 9 places to the left. This gives you 3.482.

2. Exponent: Since you moved the decimal point 9 places to the left, the exponent of 10 will be positive 9.

3. Combine: The final answer is 3.482 x 10⁹