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Place Value of 7 in 587,729

The number 587,729 has six digits: 5, 8, 7, 7, 2, 9. Place value tells us what a digit is worth because of its position.

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Answer
In 587729, the digit 7 (the rightmost one) is in the Hundreds place.
So its place value is 700.
How we found it (step-by-step)
1) Write the number: 587,729
2) Count from the right until you reach the digit 7
3) That position is the Hundreds place (102)
4) Multiply: 7 × 102 = 700
This digit appears more than once

The digit 7 appears 2 times in 587,729. Here are all its places (counting from the right).

• Position 3Hundreds → value 700
• Position 4Thousands → value 7000
Place value chart for 587,729

This chart shows every digit and its place (counting from the right).

Digit Place Power of 10
5 Hundred Thousands 105
8 Ten Thousands 104
7 Thousands 103
7 Hundreds 102
2 Tens 101
9 Ones 100
587,729 number details
Even or odd?
587,729 is odd. (Last digit: 9)
Prime or composite?
587,729 is composite (it has more than two factors).
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