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As you are multiplying by 1000, move the decimal point three digits to the right (inserting zeros as necessary).

The kilo- prefix means 1000.

Thus 1 km = 1000 m.

So to convert from km to m, multiply by 1000.

When multiplying by a power of 10, move the decimal point the same number of digits as zeros in the power to the right. 1000 has three zeros, so move the decimal point three digits to the right (inserting zeros if necessarily).

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