172973

172,973 is a natural number that lies between 172,972 and 172,974. In pure mathematics, it is an odd integer, so it is not divisible by 2. The sum of its digits is 29, which is not a multiple of 3, so it is not divisible by 3 either. It does not end in 0 or 5, indicating it is not divisible by 5. Consequently, 172,973 is not divisible by 2, 3, or 5. Its primality is not established here; it may be prime or composite with factors larger than 5, requiring additional testing to determine.

In different number bases, 172,973 has the following representations: hexadecimal: 2A3AD (written as 0x2A3AD). Binary: 0010 1010 0011 1010 1101 (20 bits).

As a six-digit decimal number, 172,973 can appear as an identifier or data value in various contexts, such as catalog numbers or sample identifiers. The specific use of this exact value is not fixed and depends on the system in which it is employed.

See also: List of natural numbers; primes in the vicinity of 172,000–173,000.