Here's how to convert 362 031 100 km² to scientific notation:

1. Move the decimal point:

Start with the number: 362 031 100. To get a number between 1 and 10, move the decimal point 8 places to the left: 3.62031100

2. The exponent:

Since we moved the decimal point 8 places to the left, the exponent of 10 will be positive 8.

3. Combine the parts:

The final answer in scientific notation is: 3.62031100 x 10⁸ km²