Q: What are the factor combinations of the number 312,210,319?
A:
Positive:
1 x 312210319191 x 1634609
Negative:
-1 x -312210319-191 x -1634609
A:
Positive:
1 x 312210319191 x 1634609
Negative:
-1 x -312210319-191 x -1634609
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 312,210,319, 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 | 312,210,319 | |
-1 | -312,210,319 |
When you multiply two negative numbers together, you get a positive number. That means both the positive and negative numbers are factors of 312,210,319.
Example:
1 x 312,210,319 = 312,210,319
and
-1 x -312,210,319 = 312,210,319
Notice both answers equal 312,210,319
With that explanation out of the way, let's continue. Next, we take the number 312,210,319 and divide it by 2:
312,210,319 ÷ 2 = 156,105,159.5
If the quotient is a whole number, then 2 and 156,105,159.5 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 | 312,210,319 | |
-1 | -312,210,319 |
Now, we try dividing 312,210,319 by 3:
312,210,319 ÷ 3 = 104,070,106.3333
If the quotient is a whole number, then 3 and 104,070,106.3333 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 | 312,210,319 | |
-1 | -312,210,319 |
Let's try dividing by 4:
312,210,319 ÷ 4 = 78,052,579.75
If the quotient is a whole number, then 4 and 78,052,579.75 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 | 312,210,319 | |
-1 | 312,210,319 |
If you did it right, you will end up with this table:
1 | 191 | 1,634,609 | 312,210,319 |
-1 | -191 | -1,634,609 | -312,210,319 |
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