- Determine the two consecutive multiples of 1,000 that bracket 235,079
- 235,079 is between 235,000 and 236,000
- 235,500 is the midpoint between 235,000 and 236,000
- As illustrated on the number line, 235,079 is less than the midpoint (235,500)
- Therefore, 235,079 rounded to the nearest thousand = 235,000
