Q: What are the factor combinations of the number 436,554,539?
A:
Positive:
1 x 436554539509 x 857671
Negative:
-1 x -436554539-509 x -857671
A:
Positive:
1 x 436554539509 x 857671
Negative:
-1 x -436554539-509 x -857671
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 436,554,539, 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 | 436,554,539 | |
-1 | -436,554,539 |
When you multiply two negative numbers together, you get a positive number. That means both the positive and negative numbers are factors of 436,554,539.
Example:
1 x 436,554,539 = 436,554,539
and
-1 x -436,554,539 = 436,554,539
Notice both answers equal 436,554,539
With that explanation out of the way, let's continue. Next, we take the number 436,554,539 and divide it by 2:
436,554,539 ÷ 2 = 218,277,269.5
If the quotient is a whole number, then 2 and 218,277,269.5 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 | 436,554,539 | |
-1 | -436,554,539 |
Now, we try dividing 436,554,539 by 3:
436,554,539 ÷ 3 = 145,518,179.6667
If the quotient is a whole number, then 3 and 145,518,179.6667 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 | 436,554,539 | |
-1 | -436,554,539 |
Let's try dividing by 4:
436,554,539 ÷ 4 = 109,138,634.75
If the quotient is a whole number, then 4 and 109,138,634.75 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 | 436,554,539 | |
-1 | 436,554,539 |
If you did it right, you will end up with this table:
1 | 509 | 857,671 | 436,554,539 |
-1 | -509 | -857,671 | -436,554,539 |
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