Q: What is the total or count of factors of the number 421,131,542?

 A: 32

How do I find the total factors of the number 421,131,542?

Step 1

Find the prime factorization of the number 421,131,542.

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

Factor Tree
421,131,542
Factor Arrows
2210,565,771
Factor Arrows
1316,197,367
Factor Arrows
19852,493
Factor Arrows
8310,271

The prime factorization in exponential form is: 21 x 131 x 191 x 831 x 10,2711

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.

421,131,542 = 21 x 131 x 191 x 831 x 10,2711
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d(n) = (a + 1)(b + 1)(c + 1)(d + 1)(e + 1)
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d(421131542) = (1 + 1)(1 + 1)(1 + 1)(1 + 1)(1 + 1)
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d(421131542) = (2)(2)(2)(2)(2)
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d(421131542) = 32

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