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Standard Procedure for Scientific Notation Multiplication

In a laboratory setting, maintaining a standardized method for calculations ensures data integrity. Describe the three-step procedure used to multiply (4×105)(4 \times 10^5) by (2×107)(2 \times 10^{-7}) and convert the result into standard decimal form. In your description, be sure to identify the specific mathematical property used to rearrange the factors and state both the intermediate result in scientific notation and the final decimal value.

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