Q: What are the factor combinations of the number 236,363?
A:
Positive:
1 x 23636347 x 5029107 x 2209
Negative:
-1 x -236363-47 x -5029-107 x -2209
A:
Positive:
1 x 23636347 x 5029107 x 2209
Negative:
-1 x -236363-47 x -5029-107 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 236,363, 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 | 236,363 | |
-1 | -236,363 |
When you multiply two negative numbers together, you get a positive number. That means both the positive and negative numbers are factors of 236,363.
Example:
1 x 236,363 = 236,363
and
-1 x -236,363 = 236,363
Notice both answers equal 236,363
With that explanation out of the way, let's continue. Next, we take the number 236,363 and divide it by 2:
236,363 ÷ 2 = 118,181.5
If the quotient is a whole number, then 2 and 118,181.5 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 | 236,363 | |
-1 | -236,363 |
Now, we try dividing 236,363 by 3:
236,363 ÷ 3 = 78,787.6667
If the quotient is a whole number, then 3 and 78,787.6667 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 | 236,363 | |
-1 | -236,363 |
Let's try dividing by 4:
236,363 ÷ 4 = 59,090.75
If the quotient is a whole number, then 4 and 59,090.75 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 | 236,363 | |
-1 | 236,363 |
If you did it right, you will end up with this table:
1 | 47 | 107 | 2,209 | 5,029 | 236,363 |
-1 | -47 | -107 | -2,209 | -5,029 | -236,363 |
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