Q: What are the factor combinations of the number 457,886,417?
A:
Positive:
1 x 4578864173313 x 138209
Negative:
-1 x -457886417-3313 x -138209
A:
Positive:
1 x 4578864173313 x 138209
Negative:
-1 x -457886417-3313 x -138209
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 457,886,417, 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 | 457,886,417 | |
-1 | -457,886,417 |
When you multiply two negative numbers together, you get a positive number. That means both the positive and negative numbers are factors of 457,886,417.
Example:
1 x 457,886,417 = 457,886,417
and
-1 x -457,886,417 = 457,886,417
Notice both answers equal 457,886,417
With that explanation out of the way, let's continue. Next, we take the number 457,886,417 and divide it by 2:
457,886,417 ÷ 2 = 228,943,208.5
If the quotient is a whole number, then 2 and 228,943,208.5 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 | 457,886,417 | |
-1 | -457,886,417 |
Now, we try dividing 457,886,417 by 3:
457,886,417 ÷ 3 = 152,628,805.6667
If the quotient is a whole number, then 3 and 152,628,805.6667 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 | 457,886,417 | |
-1 | -457,886,417 |
Let's try dividing by 4:
457,886,417 ÷ 4 = 114,471,604.25
If the quotient is a whole number, then 4 and 114,471,604.25 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 | 457,886,417 | |
-1 | 457,886,417 |
If you did it right, you will end up with this table:
1 | 3,313 | 138,209 | 457,886,417 |
-1 | -3,313 | -138,209 | -457,886,417 |
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