- Determine the two consecutive multiples of 1,000 that bracket 24,815,063
- 24,815,063 is between 24,815,000 and 24,816,000
- 24,815,500 is the midpoint between 24,815,000 and 24,816,000
- As illustrated on the number line, 24,815,063 is less than the midpoint (24,815,500)
- Therefore, 24,815,063 rounded to the nearest thousand = 24,815,000
