- Determine the two consecutive multiples of 1,000 that bracket 728,647
- 728,647 is between 728,000 and 729,000
- 728,500 is the midpoint between 728,000 and 729,000
- As illustrated on the number line, 728,647 is greater than the midpoint (728,500)
- Therefore, 728,647 rounded to the nearest thousand = 729,000
