1. Move the decimal point: Start by placing the decimal point after the first non-zero digit. In this case, we move the decimal point 8 places to the left: 3.47
2. Count the decimal places: You moved the decimal point 8 places.
3. Exponent: Since you moved the decimal to the left, the exponent is positive.
4. Write the number: Combine the results: 3.47 x 10⁸
Therefore, the scientific notation of 347,000,000 is 3.47 x 10⁸
