Q: What are the factor combinations of the number 267,361,187?
A:
Positive:
1 x 2673611875281 x 50627
Negative:
-1 x -267361187-5281 x -50627
A:
Positive:
1 x 2673611875281 x 50627
Negative:
-1 x -267361187-5281 x -50627
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 267,361,187, 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 | 267,361,187 | |
-1 | -267,361,187 |
When you multiply two negative numbers together, you get a positive number. That means both the positive and negative numbers are factors of 267,361,187.
Example:
1 x 267,361,187 = 267,361,187
and
-1 x -267,361,187 = 267,361,187
Notice both answers equal 267,361,187
With that explanation out of the way, let's continue. Next, we take the number 267,361,187 and divide it by 2:
267,361,187 ÷ 2 = 133,680,593.5
If the quotient is a whole number, then 2 and 133,680,593.5 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 | 267,361,187 | |
-1 | -267,361,187 |
Now, we try dividing 267,361,187 by 3:
267,361,187 ÷ 3 = 89,120,395.6667
If the quotient is a whole number, then 3 and 89,120,395.6667 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 | 267,361,187 | |
-1 | -267,361,187 |
Let's try dividing by 4:
267,361,187 ÷ 4 = 66,840,296.75
If the quotient is a whole number, then 4 and 66,840,296.75 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 | 267,361,187 | |
-1 | 267,361,187 |
If you did it right, you will end up with this table:
1 | 5,281 | 50,627 | 267,361,187 |
-1 | -5,281 | -50,627 | -267,361,187 |
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