Q: What are the factor combinations of the number 1,084,619?
A:
Positive:
1 x 108461947 x 23077491 x 2209
Negative:
-1 x -1084619-47 x -23077-491 x -2209
A:
Positive:
1 x 108461947 x 23077491 x 2209
Negative:
-1 x -1084619-47 x -23077-491 x -2209
Unfortunately, there's not simple formula to identifying all of the factors of a number and it can be a tedious process when trying to identify the divisors of larger numbers. To find the factor combinations of the number 1,084,619, it is easier to work with a table - it's called factoring from the outside in.
We start by creating a table and writing 1 on the left side and then the number we're trying to find the factors for on the right side in a table. Then, below that, write the numbers as a negative as well.
1 | 1,084,619 | |
-1 | -1,084,619 |
When you multiply two negative numbers together, you get a positive number. That means both the positive and negative numbers are factors of 1,084,619.
Example:
1 x 1,084,619 = 1,084,619
and
-1 x -1,084,619 = 1,084,619
Notice both answers equal 1,084,619
With that explanation out of the way, let's continue. Next, we take the number 1,084,619 and divide it by 2:
1,084,619 ÷ 2 = 542,309.5
If the quotient is a whole number, then 2 and 542,309.5 are factors. In this case, the quotient is not a whole number. Don't write anything down and try the next divisor.
Here is what our table should look like at this step:
1 | 1,084,619 | |
-1 | -1,084,619 |
Now, we try dividing 1,084,619 by 3:
1,084,619 ÷ 3 = 361,539.6667
If the quotient is a whole number, then 3 and 361,539.6667 are factors. In this case, the quotient is not a whole number. Don't write anything down and try the next divisor.
Here is what our table should look like at this step:
1 | 1,084,619 | |
-1 | -1,084,619 |
Let's try dividing by 4:
1,084,619 ÷ 4 = 271,154.75
If the quotient is a whole number, then 4 and 271,154.75 are factors. In this case, the quotient is not a whole number. Don't write anything down and try the next divisor.
Here is what our table should look like at this step:
1 | 1,084,619 | |
-1 | 1,084,619 |
If you did it right, you will end up with this table:
1 | 47 | 491 | 2,209 | 23,077 | 1,084,619 |
-1 | -47 | -491 | -2,209 | -23,077 | -1,084,619 |
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