Q: What are the factor combinations of the number 3,652,627?
A:
Positive:
1 x 365262711 x 332057121 x 30187
Negative:
-1 x -3652627-11 x -332057-121 x -30187
A:
Positive:
1 x 365262711 x 332057121 x 30187
Negative:
-1 x -3652627-11 x -332057-121 x -30187
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 3,652,627, 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 | 3,652,627 | |
-1 | -3,652,627 |
When you multiply two negative numbers together, you get a positive number. That means both the positive and negative numbers are factors of 3,652,627.
Example:
1 x 3,652,627 = 3,652,627
and
-1 x -3,652,627 = 3,652,627
Notice both answers equal 3,652,627
With that explanation out of the way, let's continue. Next, we take the number 3,652,627 and divide it by 2:
3,652,627 ÷ 2 = 1,826,313.5
If the quotient is a whole number, then 2 and 1,826,313.5 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 | 3,652,627 | |
-1 | -3,652,627 |
Now, we try dividing 3,652,627 by 3:
3,652,627 ÷ 3 = 1,217,542.3333
If the quotient is a whole number, then 3 and 1,217,542.3333 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 | 3,652,627 | |
-1 | -3,652,627 |
Let's try dividing by 4:
3,652,627 ÷ 4 = 913,156.75
If the quotient is a whole number, then 4 and 913,156.75 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 | 3,652,627 | |
-1 | 3,652,627 |
If you did it right, you will end up with this table:
1 | 11 | 121 | 30,187 | 332,057 | 3,652,627 |
-1 | -11 | -121 | -30,187 | -332,057 | -3,652,627 |
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