Q: What are the factor combinations of the number 205,645,205?
A:
Positive:
1 x 2056452055 x 41129041
Negative:
-1 x -205645205-5 x -41129041
A:
Positive:
1 x 2056452055 x 41129041
Negative:
-1 x -205645205-5 x -41129041
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 205,645,205, 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 | 205,645,205 | |
-1 | -205,645,205 |
When you multiply two negative numbers together, you get a positive number. That means both the positive and negative numbers are factors of 205,645,205.
Example:
1 x 205,645,205 = 205,645,205
and
-1 x -205,645,205 = 205,645,205
Notice both answers equal 205,645,205
With that explanation out of the way, let's continue. Next, we take the number 205,645,205 and divide it by 2:
205,645,205 ÷ 2 = 102,822,602.5
If the quotient is a whole number, then 2 and 102,822,602.5 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 | 205,645,205 | |
-1 | -205,645,205 |
Now, we try dividing 205,645,205 by 3:
205,645,205 ÷ 3 = 68,548,401.6667
If the quotient is a whole number, then 3 and 68,548,401.6667 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 | 205,645,205 | |
-1 | -205,645,205 |
Let's try dividing by 4:
205,645,205 ÷ 4 = 51,411,301.25
If the quotient is a whole number, then 4 and 51,411,301.25 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 | 205,645,205 | |
-1 | 205,645,205 |
If you did it right, you will end up with this table:
1 | 5 | 41,129,041 | 205,645,205 |
-1 | -5 | -41,129,041 | -205,645,205 |
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