- Determine the two consecutive multiples of 100 that bracket 2,953,979
- 2,953,979 is between 2,953,900 and 2,954,000
- 2,953,950 is the midpoint between 2,953,900 and 2,954,000
- As illustrated on the number line, 2,953,979 is greater than the midpoint (2,953,950)
- Therefore, 2,953,979 rounded to the nearest hundred = 2,954,000
