- Determine the two consecutive multiples of 1,000 that bracket 361,897
- 361,897 is between 361,000 and 362,000
- 361,500 is the midpoint between 361,000 and 362,000
- As illustrated on the number line, 361,897 is greater than the midpoint (361,500)
- Therefore, 361,897 rounded to the nearest thousand = 362,000
