Q: What are the factor combinations of the number 36,777,203?
A:
Positive:
1 x 3677720389 x 4132274643 x 7921
Negative:
-1 x -36777203-89 x -413227-4643 x -7921
A:
Positive:
1 x 3677720389 x 4132274643 x 7921
Negative:
-1 x -36777203-89 x -413227-4643 x -7921
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 36,777,203, 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 | 36,777,203 | |
-1 | -36,777,203 |
When you multiply two negative numbers together, you get a positive number. That means both the positive and negative numbers are factors of 36,777,203.
Example:
1 x 36,777,203 = 36,777,203
and
-1 x -36,777,203 = 36,777,203
Notice both answers equal 36,777,203
With that explanation out of the way, let's continue. Next, we take the number 36,777,203 and divide it by 2:
36,777,203 ÷ 2 = 18,388,601.5
If the quotient is a whole number, then 2 and 18,388,601.5 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 | 36,777,203 | |
-1 | -36,777,203 |
Now, we try dividing 36,777,203 by 3:
36,777,203 ÷ 3 = 12,259,067.6667
If the quotient is a whole number, then 3 and 12,259,067.6667 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 | 36,777,203 | |
-1 | -36,777,203 |
Let's try dividing by 4:
36,777,203 ÷ 4 = 9,194,300.75
If the quotient is a whole number, then 4 and 9,194,300.75 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 | 36,777,203 | |
-1 | 36,777,203 |
If you did it right, you will end up with this table:
1 | 89 | 4,643 | 7,921 | 413,227 | 36,777,203 |
-1 | -89 | -4,643 | -7,921 | -413,227 | -36,777,203 |
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