- Determine the two consecutive multiples of 1,000 that bracket 142,934
- 142,934 is between 142,000 and 143,000
- 142,500 is the midpoint between 142,000 and 143,000
- As illustrated on the number line, 142,934 is greater than the midpoint (142,500)
- Therefore, 142,934 rounded to the nearest thousand = 143,000
