16922

16922 is a number that falls between 16921 and 16923 in the sequence of natural numbers. It is an even number, as it is divisible by 2 without leaving a remainder. In base 10, it is written as "sixteen thousand nine hundred twenty-two." In scientific notation, it is expressed as 1.6922 x 10^4.

The number 16922 is a composite number, meaning it has factors other than 1 and itself. Its prime factorization is 2 x 2 x 4231, indicating it is the product of the prime numbers 2 and 4231, each raised to the power of 2. This makes 16922 a smooth number, as its prime factors are relatively small compared to the number itself.

In mathematics, 16922 is also known as a pronic number, or a heteromecic number, as it can be expressed as the product of two consecutive integers: 127 x 133. This property makes it unique among numbers, as it is the only pronic number that is also a composite number with two distinct prime factors.

The number 16922 does not hold any significant historical or cultural importance, and it is not associated with any notable events or figures. However, it is an interesting number in the realm of mathematics due to its unique properties and the patterns it exhibits.