Q: What are the factor combinations of the number 1,474,273?
A:
Positive:
1 x 147427329 x 50837841 x 1753
Negative:
-1 x -1474273-29 x -50837-841 x -1753
A:
Positive:
1 x 147427329 x 50837841 x 1753
Negative:
-1 x -1474273-29 x -50837-841 x -1753
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 1,474,273, 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 | 1,474,273 | |
-1 | -1,474,273 |
When you multiply two negative numbers together, you get a positive number. That means both the positive and negative numbers are factors of 1,474,273.
Example:
1 x 1,474,273 = 1,474,273
and
-1 x -1,474,273 = 1,474,273
Notice both answers equal 1,474,273
With that explanation out of the way, let's continue. Next, we take the number 1,474,273 and divide it by 2:
1,474,273 ÷ 2 = 737,136.5
If the quotient is a whole number, then 2 and 737,136.5 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 | 1,474,273 | |
-1 | -1,474,273 |
Now, we try dividing 1,474,273 by 3:
1,474,273 ÷ 3 = 491,424.3333
If the quotient is a whole number, then 3 and 491,424.3333 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 | 1,474,273 | |
-1 | -1,474,273 |
Let's try dividing by 4:
1,474,273 ÷ 4 = 368,568.25
If the quotient is a whole number, then 4 and 368,568.25 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 | 1,474,273 | |
-1 | 1,474,273 |
If you did it right, you will end up with this table:
1 | 29 | 841 | 1,753 | 50,837 | 1,474,273 |
-1 | -29 | -841 | -1,753 | -50,837 | -1,474,273 |
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