Q: What are the factor combinations of the number 312,501,407?
A:
Positive:
1 x 312501407127 x 2460641
Negative:
-1 x -312501407-127 x -2460641
A:
Positive:
1 x 312501407127 x 2460641
Negative:
-1 x -312501407-127 x -2460641
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 312,501,407, 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 | 312,501,407 | |
-1 | -312,501,407 |
When you multiply two negative numbers together, you get a positive number. That means both the positive and negative numbers are factors of 312,501,407.
Example:
1 x 312,501,407 = 312,501,407
and
-1 x -312,501,407 = 312,501,407
Notice both answers equal 312,501,407
With that explanation out of the way, let's continue. Next, we take the number 312,501,407 and divide it by 2:
312,501,407 ÷ 2 = 156,250,703.5
If the quotient is a whole number, then 2 and 156,250,703.5 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 | 312,501,407 | |
-1 | -312,501,407 |
Now, we try dividing 312,501,407 by 3:
312,501,407 ÷ 3 = 104,167,135.6667
If the quotient is a whole number, then 3 and 104,167,135.6667 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 | 312,501,407 | |
-1 | -312,501,407 |
Let's try dividing by 4:
312,501,407 ÷ 4 = 78,125,351.75
If the quotient is a whole number, then 4 and 78,125,351.75 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 | 312,501,407 | |
-1 | 312,501,407 |
If you did it right, you will end up with this table:
1 | 127 | 2,460,641 | 312,501,407 |
-1 | -127 | -2,460,641 | -312,501,407 |
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