Q: What are the factor combinations of the number 412,604,261?
A:
Positive:
1 x 41260426115881 x 25981
Negative:
-1 x -412604261-15881 x -25981
A:
Positive:
1 x 41260426115881 x 25981
Negative:
-1 x -412604261-15881 x -25981
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 412,604,261, 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 | 412,604,261 | |
-1 | -412,604,261 |
When you multiply two negative numbers together, you get a positive number. That means both the positive and negative numbers are factors of 412,604,261.
Example:
1 x 412,604,261 = 412,604,261
and
-1 x -412,604,261 = 412,604,261
Notice both answers equal 412,604,261
With that explanation out of the way, let's continue. Next, we take the number 412,604,261 and divide it by 2:
412,604,261 ÷ 2 = 206,302,130.5
If the quotient is a whole number, then 2 and 206,302,130.5 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 | 412,604,261 | |
-1 | -412,604,261 |
Now, we try dividing 412,604,261 by 3:
412,604,261 ÷ 3 = 137,534,753.6667
If the quotient is a whole number, then 3 and 137,534,753.6667 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 | 412,604,261 | |
-1 | -412,604,261 |
Let's try dividing by 4:
412,604,261 ÷ 4 = 103,151,065.25
If the quotient is a whole number, then 4 and 103,151,065.25 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 | 412,604,261 | |
-1 | 412,604,261 |
If you did it right, you will end up with this table:
1 | 15,881 | 25,981 | 412,604,261 |
-1 | -15,881 | -25,981 | -412,604,261 |
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