Q: What is the total or count of factors of the number 172,200?

 A: 96

How do I find the total factors of the number 172,200?

Step 1

Find the prime factorization of the number 172,200.

Use a factor tree to assist with solving. Take a look at our prime factorization page for additional help.

Factor Tree
172,200
Factor Arrows
286,100
Factor Arrows
243,050
Factor Arrows
221,525
Factor Arrows
37,175
Factor Arrows
51,435
Factor Arrows
5287
Factor Arrows
741

The prime factorization in exponential form is: 23 x 31 x 52 x 71 x 411

Step 2

Setup the equation for determining the number of factors or divisors. The equation is:

d(n) = (a + 1)(b + 1)(c + 1)(d + 1)(e + 1)

Where d(n) is equal to the number of divisors of the number and a, b, etc. are equal to the exponents of the prime factorization.

Now substitute the letters in the equation with the the exponents of your prime factorization and then solve to calculate the total number of divisors.

172,200 = 23 x 31 x 52 x 71 x 411
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d(n) = (a + 1)(b + 1)(c + 1)(d + 1)(e + 1)
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d(172200) = (3 + 1)(1 + 1)(2 + 1)(1 + 1)(1 + 1)
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d(172200) = (4)(2)(3)(2)(2)
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d(172200) = 96

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