Q: What are the factor combinations of the number 437,056,223?
A:
Positive:
1 x 4370562232447 x 178609
Negative:
-1 x -437056223-2447 x -178609
A:
Positive:
1 x 4370562232447 x 178609
Negative:
-1 x -437056223-2447 x -178609
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 437,056,223, 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 | 437,056,223 | |
-1 | -437,056,223 |
When you multiply two negative numbers together, you get a positive number. That means both the positive and negative numbers are factors of 437,056,223.
Example:
1 x 437,056,223 = 437,056,223
and
-1 x -437,056,223 = 437,056,223
Notice both answers equal 437,056,223
With that explanation out of the way, let's continue. Next, we take the number 437,056,223 and divide it by 2:
437,056,223 ÷ 2 = 218,528,111.5
If the quotient is a whole number, then 2 and 218,528,111.5 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 | 437,056,223 | |
-1 | -437,056,223 |
Now, we try dividing 437,056,223 by 3:
437,056,223 ÷ 3 = 145,685,407.6667
If the quotient is a whole number, then 3 and 145,685,407.6667 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 | 437,056,223 | |
-1 | -437,056,223 |
Let's try dividing by 4:
437,056,223 ÷ 4 = 109,264,055.75
If the quotient is a whole number, then 4 and 109,264,055.75 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 | 437,056,223 | |
-1 | 437,056,223 |
If you did it right, you will end up with this table:
1 | 2,447 | 178,609 | 437,056,223 |
-1 | -2,447 | -178,609 | -437,056,223 |
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