Q: What are the factor combinations of the number 1,364,759?
A:
Positive:
1 x 136475911 x 124069121 x 11279
Negative:
-1 x -1364759-11 x -124069-121 x -11279
A:
Positive:
1 x 136475911 x 124069121 x 11279
Negative:
-1 x -1364759-11 x -124069-121 x -11279
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 1,364,759, 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 | 1,364,759 | |
-1 | -1,364,759 |
When you multiply two negative numbers together, you get a positive number. That means both the positive and negative numbers are factors of 1,364,759.
Example:
1 x 1,364,759 = 1,364,759
and
-1 x -1,364,759 = 1,364,759
Notice both answers equal 1,364,759
With that explanation out of the way, let's continue. Next, we take the number 1,364,759 and divide it by 2:
1,364,759 ÷ 2 = 682,379.5
If the quotient is a whole number, then 2 and 682,379.5 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 | 1,364,759 | |
-1 | -1,364,759 |
Now, we try dividing 1,364,759 by 3:
1,364,759 ÷ 3 = 454,919.6667
If the quotient is a whole number, then 3 and 454,919.6667 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 | 1,364,759 | |
-1 | -1,364,759 |
Let's try dividing by 4:
1,364,759 ÷ 4 = 341,189.75
If the quotient is a whole number, then 4 and 341,189.75 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 | 1,364,759 | |
-1 | 1,364,759 |
If you did it right, you will end up with this table:
1 | 11 | 121 | 11,279 | 124,069 | 1,364,759 |
-1 | -11 | -121 | -11,279 | -124,069 | -1,364,759 |
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