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Q&A What's the correct way to write 3 x 10^6 (three million)?

I am reviewing some research reports and found myself diving into the black hole of technical writing style. My question is what is the best way to write numbers in millions? I am not writing a n...

0 answers  ·  posted 6y ago by Twisted Meadow‭  ·  last activity 5y ago by System‭

#3: Attribution notice added by user avatar System‭ · 2019-12-08T10:57:18Z (almost 5 years ago)
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#2: Initial revision by user avatar Twisted Meadow‭ · 2019-12-08T10:57:18Z (almost 5 years ago)
I am reviewing some research reports and found myself diving into the black hole of technical writing style.

My question is what is the best way to write numbers in millions? I am not writing a novel or story; I working on technical/scientific/academic reports.

1. Three millions
2. 3 x 10<sup>6</sup>
3. 3 X 10<sup>6</sup>

Should I use multiply symbol instead of letter "X"?

#1: Imported from external source by user avatar System‭ · 2019-02-21T15:01:57Z (almost 6 years ago)
Original score: 2