Enter a decimal number. For example, you could enter 27.6.
Enter a power of ten. For example enter 3 for the `3^(rd)` power of 10 : `10^3`
vCalc will multiple 27.6 X `10^3` and display the result.
27.6 X `10^3` = 27,600
[Math | K-12 | Exponentials]
Multiplying by a power of ten moves the decimal place to the right. In other words, it makes the result a larger number.
Multiplying by a power of ten moves the decimal place of the result the same number of places to the right as the exponent of ten.
MULTIPLY A DECIMAL
First pick a number to multiply. Let's pick 322.5
If you multiply by `10^1` then the decimal place moves 1 place to the right.
322.5 X 10^1 = 3225
If you multiply by `10^2` then the decimal place moves 2 place to the right.
322.5 X 10^2 = 32250
If you multiply by `10^3` then the decimal place moves 3 place to the right.
322.5 X 10^3 = 322500