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219

The number 219 sits between 218 and 220 in the natural numbers. In arithmetic it is the product of two primes, a property that places it in the class of semiprimes and gives it a straightforward factorization: 219 = 3 × 73. Beyond its basic arithmetic, 219 appears in a variety of numeral systems and real-world identifiers, making it a convenient touchstone for discussions of counting, coding, and the organization of information.

219 in mathematics and representation

  • Factorization and prime context: 219 factors as 3 (number) × 73 (number), both of which are prime. This makes 219 a semiprime, a category of integers that has attracted interest in number theory for its structural simplicity and its role in certain primality-testing ideas. See also Prime number and Semiprime for related concepts.
  • Divisors: The positive divisors of 219 are 1, 3, 73, and 219. The proper divisors are 1, 3, and 73. Since the sum of the proper divisors (1 + 3 + 73 = 77) is less than 219, the number is classified as deficient.
  • Base representations: In different numeral systems, 219 reads as:
    • Binary: 219 = 11011011₂, illustrating how a single decimal value maps to a pattern of bits in a computer-friendly form. See Binary numeral system.
    • Hexadecimal: 219 = 0xDB, a compact hex representation often used in computing and digital encoding. See Hexadecimal.
    • Base 3: 219 = 22010₃, showing how the same quantity can be expressed in an entirely different place-value system. See Base-(n) numeral systems.
    • Roman numerals: 219 in Roman numerals is CCXIX, a traditional notation still used in certain ceremonial or historical contexts. See Roman numerals.
  • Distinct properties: As a semiprime formed from two relatively small primes, 219 often serves in example problems that explore factorization, divisors, and parity, as well as discussions about different numeral systems and their conversions. See Semiprime and Base-(n) numeral systems for broader context.

Historical and practical appearances

  • Numeral systems and scholarly practice: The presence of 219 in multiple representations (decimal, binary, hexadecimal, base-3, and Roman numerals) makes it a handy example in teaching and demonstrations of how numbers can be transformed and interpreted across systems. The connections among these representations are a core part of courses in discrete mathematics, computer science, and the history of mathematics.
  • Geography and communications identifiers: In the real world, 219 appears as a numeric identifier in various infrastructures. For example, area codes in telecommunications sometimes use numbers like 219 to designate a particular geographic region. In North America, the 219 area code is associated with portions of northwest Indiana, illustrating how a single number can function as an organizational tool across multiple layers of infrastructure. See Area code for broader discussion of how these codes operate.
  • Cultural and logistical usage: Beyond formal mathematics, 219 can show up on roads, inventory systems, or catalog numbers. The ubiquity of a small integer across contexts — mathematics, computing, and everyday logistics — reflects the broader human habit of organizing information with simple, stable identifiers.

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