Q: What are the factor combinations of the number 236,114,407?
A:
Positive:
1 x 236114407223 x 1058809
Negative:
-1 x -236114407-223 x -1058809
A:
Positive:
1 x 236114407223 x 1058809
Negative:
-1 x -236114407-223 x -1058809
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 236,114,407, 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 | 236,114,407 | |
-1 | -236,114,407 |
When you multiply two negative numbers together, you get a positive number. That means both the positive and negative numbers are factors of 236,114,407.
Example:
1 x 236,114,407 = 236,114,407
and
-1 x -236,114,407 = 236,114,407
Notice both answers equal 236,114,407
With that explanation out of the way, let's continue. Next, we take the number 236,114,407 and divide it by 2:
236,114,407 ÷ 2 = 118,057,203.5
If the quotient is a whole number, then 2 and 118,057,203.5 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 | 236,114,407 | |
-1 | -236,114,407 |
Now, we try dividing 236,114,407 by 3:
236,114,407 ÷ 3 = 78,704,802.3333
If the quotient is a whole number, then 3 and 78,704,802.3333 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 | 236,114,407 | |
-1 | -236,114,407 |
Let's try dividing by 4:
236,114,407 ÷ 4 = 59,028,601.75
If the quotient is a whole number, then 4 and 59,028,601.75 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 | 236,114,407 | |
-1 | 236,114,407 |
If you did it right, you will end up with this table:
1 | 223 | 1,058,809 | 236,114,407 |
-1 | -223 | -1,058,809 | -236,114,407 |
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