Q: What are the factor combinations of the number 262,315,441?
A:
Positive:
1 x 26231544183 x 3160427
Negative:
-1 x -262315441-83 x -3160427
A:
Positive:
1 x 26231544183 x 3160427
Negative:
-1 x -262315441-83 x -3160427
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 262,315,441, 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 | 262,315,441 | |
-1 | -262,315,441 |
When you multiply two negative numbers together, you get a positive number. That means both the positive and negative numbers are factors of 262,315,441.
Example:
1 x 262,315,441 = 262,315,441
and
-1 x -262,315,441 = 262,315,441
Notice both answers equal 262,315,441
With that explanation out of the way, let's continue. Next, we take the number 262,315,441 and divide it by 2:
262,315,441 ÷ 2 = 131,157,720.5
If the quotient is a whole number, then 2 and 131,157,720.5 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 | 262,315,441 | |
-1 | -262,315,441 |
Now, we try dividing 262,315,441 by 3:
262,315,441 ÷ 3 = 87,438,480.3333
If the quotient is a whole number, then 3 and 87,438,480.3333 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 | 262,315,441 | |
-1 | -262,315,441 |
Let's try dividing by 4:
262,315,441 ÷ 4 = 65,578,860.25
If the quotient is a whole number, then 4 and 65,578,860.25 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 | 262,315,441 | |
-1 | 262,315,441 |
If you did it right, you will end up with this table:
1 | 83 | 3,160,427 | 262,315,441 |
-1 | -83 | -3,160,427 | -262,315,441 |
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