Q: What are the factor combinations of the number 2,372,495?
A:
Positive:
1 x 23724955 x 474499
Negative:
-1 x -2372495-5 x -474499
A:
Positive:
1 x 23724955 x 474499
Negative:
-1 x -2372495-5 x -474499
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 2,372,495, 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 | 2,372,495 | |
-1 | -2,372,495 |
When you multiply two negative numbers together, you get a positive number. That means both the positive and negative numbers are factors of 2,372,495.
Example:
1 x 2,372,495 = 2,372,495
and
-1 x -2,372,495 = 2,372,495
Notice both answers equal 2,372,495
With that explanation out of the way, let's continue. Next, we take the number 2,372,495 and divide it by 2:
2,372,495 ÷ 2 = 1,186,247.5
If the quotient is a whole number, then 2 and 1,186,247.5 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 | 2,372,495 | |
-1 | -2,372,495 |
Now, we try dividing 2,372,495 by 3:
2,372,495 ÷ 3 = 790,831.6667
If the quotient is a whole number, then 3 and 790,831.6667 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 | 2,372,495 | |
-1 | -2,372,495 |
Let's try dividing by 4:
2,372,495 ÷ 4 = 593,123.75
If the quotient is a whole number, then 4 and 593,123.75 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 | 2,372,495 | |
-1 | 2,372,495 |
If you did it right, you will end up with this table:
1 | 5 | 474,499 | 2,372,495 |
-1 | -5 | -474,499 | -2,372,495 |
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