Finding large prime factors (number theory)

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The discussion focuses on the manual factorization of the number 314000, which is confirmed to be 24·53·157. The participant initially struggled with the factorization process, considering the use of prime numbers up to the square root of 314000. However, they successfully applied the method of breaking down the number into its prime factors, ultimately clarifying the factorization process. The key takeaway is the importance of systematic division by known primes and recognizing the structure of the number.

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Homework Statement
Find the prime factorizations of 314000.
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Unsure - I've tried a couple of different methods as explained in the post
Hello!

I'm asked to factor 314000 by hand. The answer key says that is is ##2^4\cdot 5^3\cdot 157##, but I honestly have no idea how to factor it by hand.

I know that I can check all prime numbers up to ##\sqrt{314000}## but that would not be doable by hand obviously.
I did try to use the method that this video suggests:
(Which basically is: try to divide by 2, try to divide by 3, try to divide by 5, try to divide by 7)
But the problem is that ##157## is a factor.
How can I factor the number by hand?
 
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Where is the problem?
$$
314000=314\cdot 1000=2\cdot 157 \cdot (10^3)=2\cdot 157\cdot (2\cdot 5)^3=2^4\cdot5^3\cdot 157
$$
 
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Oh you're right. Sometimes you're just intimidated by a problem I guess. The problem is nowhere now.
 

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