Q: What are the factor combinations of the number 573,400,171?
A:
Positive:
1 x 573400171307 x 1867753
Negative:
-1 x -573400171-307 x -1867753
A:
Positive:
1 x 573400171307 x 1867753
Negative:
-1 x -573400171-307 x -1867753
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 573,400,171, 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 | 573,400,171 | |
-1 | -573,400,171 |
When you multiply two negative numbers together, you get a positive number. That means both the positive and negative numbers are factors of 573,400,171.
Example:
1 x 573,400,171 = 573,400,171
and
-1 x -573,400,171 = 573,400,171
Notice both answers equal 573,400,171
With that explanation out of the way, let's continue. Next, we take the number 573,400,171 and divide it by 2:
573,400,171 ÷ 2 = 286,700,085.5
If the quotient is a whole number, then 2 and 286,700,085.5 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 | 573,400,171 | |
-1 | -573,400,171 |
Now, we try dividing 573,400,171 by 3:
573,400,171 ÷ 3 = 191,133,390.3333
If the quotient is a whole number, then 3 and 191,133,390.3333 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 | 573,400,171 | |
-1 | -573,400,171 |
Let's try dividing by 4:
573,400,171 ÷ 4 = 143,350,042.75
If the quotient is a whole number, then 4 and 143,350,042.75 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 | 573,400,171 | |
-1 | 573,400,171 |
If you did it right, you will end up with this table:
1 | 307 | 1,867,753 | 573,400,171 |
-1 | -307 | -1,867,753 | -573,400,171 |
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