Q: What are the factor combinations of the number 368,261?
A:
Positive:
1 x 36826137 x 9953269 x 1369
Negative:
-1 x -368261-37 x -9953-269 x -1369
A:
Positive:
1 x 36826137 x 9953269 x 1369
Negative:
-1 x -368261-37 x -9953-269 x -1369
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 368,261, 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 | 368,261 | |
-1 | -368,261 |
When you multiply two negative numbers together, you get a positive number. That means both the positive and negative numbers are factors of 368,261.
Example:
1 x 368,261 = 368,261
and
-1 x -368,261 = 368,261
Notice both answers equal 368,261
With that explanation out of the way, let's continue. Next, we take the number 368,261 and divide it by 2:
368,261 ÷ 2 = 184,130.5
If the quotient is a whole number, then 2 and 184,130.5 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 | 368,261 | |
-1 | -368,261 |
Now, we try dividing 368,261 by 3:
368,261 ÷ 3 = 122,753.6667
If the quotient is a whole number, then 3 and 122,753.6667 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 | 368,261 | |
-1 | -368,261 |
Let's try dividing by 4:
368,261 ÷ 4 = 92,065.25
If the quotient is a whole number, then 4 and 92,065.25 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 | 368,261 | |
-1 | 368,261 |
If you did it right, you will end up with this table:
1 | 37 | 269 | 1,369 | 9,953 | 368,261 |
-1 | -37 | -269 | -1,369 | -9,953 | -368,261 |
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