Q: What are the factor combinations of the number 366,363,163?
A:
Positive:
1 x 36636316310729 x 34147
Negative:
-1 x -366363163-10729 x -34147
A:
Positive:
1 x 36636316310729 x 34147
Negative:
-1 x -366363163-10729 x -34147
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 366,363,163, 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 | 366,363,163 | |
-1 | -366,363,163 |
When you multiply two negative numbers together, you get a positive number. That means both the positive and negative numbers are factors of 366,363,163.
Example:
1 x 366,363,163 = 366,363,163
and
-1 x -366,363,163 = 366,363,163
Notice both answers equal 366,363,163
With that explanation out of the way, let's continue. Next, we take the number 366,363,163 and divide it by 2:
366,363,163 ÷ 2 = 183,181,581.5
If the quotient is a whole number, then 2 and 183,181,581.5 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 | 366,363,163 | |
-1 | -366,363,163 |
Now, we try dividing 366,363,163 by 3:
366,363,163 ÷ 3 = 122,121,054.3333
If the quotient is a whole number, then 3 and 122,121,054.3333 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 | 366,363,163 | |
-1 | -366,363,163 |
Let's try dividing by 4:
366,363,163 ÷ 4 = 91,590,790.75
If the quotient is a whole number, then 4 and 91,590,790.75 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 | 366,363,163 | |
-1 | 366,363,163 |
If you did it right, you will end up with this table:
1 | 10,729 | 34,147 | 366,363,163 |
-1 | -10,729 | -34,147 | -366,363,163 |
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