- Determine the two consecutive multiples of 1,000 that bracket 755,205
- 755,205 is between 755,000 and 756,000
- 755,500 is the midpoint between 755,000 and 756,000
- As illustrated on the number line, 755,205 is less than the midpoint (755,500)
- Therefore, 755,205 rounded to the nearest thousand = 755,000
