Write the number in scientific notation. $323 \times 10 ^ { 5 }$
A) $0.323 \times 10 ^ { 8 }$
B) $32.3 \times 10 ^ { 8 }$
C) $3.23 \times 10 ^ { 7 }$
D) $3.23 \times 10 ^ { 8 }$
E) $3.23 \times 10 ^ { 3 }$

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To convert $323 \times 10^5$ into scientific notation, the number 323 is shifted to 3.23, and the exponent of 10 is increased by 2 (from 5 to 7) to compensate for the shift, resulting in $3.23 \times 10^7$.

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Write the Number in Scientific Notation $323 \times 10 ^ { 5 }$