- Determine the two consecutive multiples of 1,000 that bracket 6,520,383
- 6,520,383 is between 6,520,000 and 6,521,000
- 6,520,500 is the midpoint between 6,520,000 and 6,521,000
- As illustrated on the number line, 6,520,383 is less than the midpoint (6,520,500)
- Therefore, 6,520,383 rounded to the nearest thousand = 6,520,000
