16938

16938 is a six-digit integer. It follows the integer 16937 and precedes the integer 16939. In terms of prime factorization, 16938 can be broken down into its prime components. It is an even number, so it is divisible by 2. Performing the division, 16938 divided by 2 equals 8469. The number 8469 is divisible by 3, as the sum of its digits (8+4+6+9=27) is divisible by 3. Dividing 8469 by 3 gives 2823. The sum of the digits of 2823 (2+8+2+3=15) is also divisible by 3. Dividing 2823 by 3 results in 941. The number 941 is a prime number. Therefore, the prime factorization of 16938 is 2 x 3 x 3 x 941, or 2 x 3^2 x 941.

The number 16938 does not hold any widely recognized mathematical significance such as being a perfect number, Fibonacci number, or a Mersenne prime. Its properties are primarily defined by its divisibility and prime factors. As a composite number, it can be used in various mathematical contexts where composite integers are relevant, such as in number theory exercises or computational algorithms. Further exploration of its properties would involve examining its divisors, its presence in specific mathematical sequences, or its use in cryptographic applications, though no prominent instances are widely documented.