Find the prime factorization of the integers 1234, 10140, and 36000?

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The prime factorization of 1234 is correctly stated as 2·617. For 10140, the canonical form is 2²·3·5·13², which is a more concise representation. The factorization of 36000 is accurately expressed as 2⁵·3²·5³. The discussion confirms that the provided factorizations are correct and suggests using WolframAlpha for verification. Overall, the thread emphasizes the importance of presenting prime factorizations in canonical form.
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Homework Statement
Find the prime factorization of the integers ## 1234, 10140 ##, and ## 36000 ##.
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## 1234=2\cdot 617 ##
## 10140=2\cdot 2\cdot 3\cdot 5\cdot 13\cdot 13 ##
## 36000=2\cdot 2\cdot 2\cdot 2\cdot 2\cdot 3\cdot 3\cdot 5\cdot 5\cdot 5\cdot ##

Are the answers above correct? Or do I need to put them in canonical form as below?

## 1234=2\cdot 617 ##
## 10140=2^{2}\cdot 3\cdot 5\cdot 13^{2} ##
## 36000=2^{5}\cdot 3^{2}\cdot 5^{3} ##
 
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