Q: What are the factor combinations of the number 36,057,223?
A:
Positive:
1 x 36057223179 x 201437
Negative:
-1 x -36057223-179 x -201437
A:
Positive:
1 x 36057223179 x 201437
Negative:
-1 x -36057223-179 x -201437
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 36,057,223, 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 | 36,057,223 | |
-1 | -36,057,223 |
When you multiply two negative numbers together, you get a positive number. That means both the positive and negative numbers are factors of 36,057,223.
Example:
1 x 36,057,223 = 36,057,223
and
-1 x -36,057,223 = 36,057,223
Notice both answers equal 36,057,223
With that explanation out of the way, let's continue. Next, we take the number 36,057,223 and divide it by 2:
36,057,223 ÷ 2 = 18,028,611.5
If the quotient is a whole number, then 2 and 18,028,611.5 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 | 36,057,223 | |
-1 | -36,057,223 |
Now, we try dividing 36,057,223 by 3:
36,057,223 ÷ 3 = 12,019,074.3333
If the quotient is a whole number, then 3 and 12,019,074.3333 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 | 36,057,223 | |
-1 | -36,057,223 |
Let's try dividing by 4:
36,057,223 ÷ 4 = 9,014,305.75
If the quotient is a whole number, then 4 and 9,014,305.75 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 | 36,057,223 | |
-1 | 36,057,223 |
If you did it right, you will end up with this table:
1 | 179 | 201,437 | 36,057,223 |
-1 | -179 | -201,437 | -36,057,223 |
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