Q: What are the factor combinations of the number 417,803?
A:
Positive:
1 x 41780329 x 14407
Negative:
-1 x -417803-29 x -14407
A:
Positive:
1 x 41780329 x 14407
Negative:
-1 x -417803-29 x -14407
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 417,803, 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 | 417,803 | |
-1 | -417,803 |
When you multiply two negative numbers together, you get a positive number. That means both the positive and negative numbers are factors of 417,803.
Example:
1 x 417,803 = 417,803
and
-1 x -417,803 = 417,803
Notice both answers equal 417,803
With that explanation out of the way, let's continue. Next, we take the number 417,803 and divide it by 2:
417,803 ÷ 2 = 208,901.5
If the quotient is a whole number, then 2 and 208,901.5 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 | 417,803 | |
-1 | -417,803 |
Now, we try dividing 417,803 by 3:
417,803 ÷ 3 = 139,267.6667
If the quotient is a whole number, then 3 and 139,267.6667 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 | 417,803 | |
-1 | -417,803 |
Let's try dividing by 4:
417,803 ÷ 4 = 104,450.75
If the quotient is a whole number, then 4 and 104,450.75 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 | 417,803 | |
-1 | 417,803 |
If you did it right, you will end up with this table:
1 | 29 | 14,407 | 417,803 |
-1 | -29 | -14,407 | -417,803 |
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