Q: What are the factor combinations of the number 420,254,113?
A:
Positive:
1 x 420254113241 x 1743793
Negative:
-1 x -420254113-241 x -1743793
A:
Positive:
1 x 420254113241 x 1743793
Negative:
-1 x -420254113-241 x -1743793
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 420,254,113, 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 | 420,254,113 | |
-1 | -420,254,113 |
When you multiply two negative numbers together, you get a positive number. That means both the positive and negative numbers are factors of 420,254,113.
Example:
1 x 420,254,113 = 420,254,113
and
-1 x -420,254,113 = 420,254,113
Notice both answers equal 420,254,113
With that explanation out of the way, let's continue. Next, we take the number 420,254,113 and divide it by 2:
420,254,113 ÷ 2 = 210,127,056.5
If the quotient is a whole number, then 2 and 210,127,056.5 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 | 420,254,113 | |
-1 | -420,254,113 |
Now, we try dividing 420,254,113 by 3:
420,254,113 ÷ 3 = 140,084,704.3333
If the quotient is a whole number, then 3 and 140,084,704.3333 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 | 420,254,113 | |
-1 | -420,254,113 |
Let's try dividing by 4:
420,254,113 ÷ 4 = 105,063,528.25
If the quotient is a whole number, then 4 and 105,063,528.25 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 | 420,254,113 | |
-1 | 420,254,113 |
If you did it right, you will end up with this table:
1 | 241 | 1,743,793 | 420,254,113 |
-1 | -241 | -1,743,793 | -420,254,113 |
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