456789

The number 456789 is a six-digit integer. It falls between 456788 and 456790. In terms of its digits, it is composed of the sequence 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9. This sequential nature is its most notable characteristic.

The number 456789 is divisible by 3 because the sum of its digits (4+5+6+7+8+9 = 39) is divisible by 3. It is also divisible by 9, as 39 is not divisible by 9, but the sum of digits rule for 9 is a multiple of 3. Let's recheck the sum: 4+5+6+7+8+9 = 39. 39 is divisible by 3. Therefore 456789 is divisible by 3.

Its prime factorization is 3 × 152263. The number 152263 is a prime number. Thus, the prime factorization of 456789 is 3 × 152263.

In scientific notation, 456789 can be expressed as approximately 4.56789 × 10^5. It is a composite number due to having factors other than 1 and itself.