- Determine the two consecutive multiples of 100 that bracket 34,728
- 34,728 is between 34,700 and 34,800
- 34,750 is the midpoint between 34,700 and 34,800
- As illustrated on the number line, 34,728 is less than the midpoint (34,750)
- Therefore, 34,728 rounded to the nearest hundred = 34,700
