- Determine the two consecutive multiples of 1,000 that bracket 1,950,145
- 1,950,145 is between 1,950,000 and 1,951,000
- 1,950,500 is the midpoint between 1,950,000 and 1,951,000
- As illustrated on the number line, 1,950,145 is less than the midpoint (1,950,500)
- Therefore, 1,950,145 rounded to the nearest thousand = 1,950,000
