Factor Tree of 492
How to find the Factor Tree of 492
Given number is 492
The factor tree of 492 is as follows:
| 492 | ||||||||||
| 2 | 246 | |||||||||
| 2 | 123 | |||||||||
| 3 | 41 | |||||||||
492 = 2 x 246
246 = 2 x 123
123 = 3 x 41
If we write into multiples it would be 492 x 2
On splitting 246 further and writing it as multiples of numbers it would be 123 x 2.
On splitting 123 further and writing it as multiples of numbers it would be 41 x 3.
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Ways to Find Factors of 492
Here we are providing different methods to find the factors of the number 492. They are splitting numbers and prime factors.
Splitting Numbers
We can divide the number into either of its two factors. In other words, we are looking for the numbers that when multiplied together eqaul 492. Let’s start with 2 x 2 x 3 x 41 as it results in 492 on multiplying. We will now find the factors or ancestors of split factors, just like in any family tree.
Prime Factors
Let’s take a look at 492 now and we can write as 2 x 2 x 3 x 41 and place those factors on the tree. similarly to prime numbers obtained in the first step 2, 2, 3, 41 obtained here are also prime numbers and we will end up these branches.
FAQ on 492 Factor Tree
1. What is factor tree for 492 ?
Answer: Prime Factors of 492 are 2 x 2 x 3 x 41.
2. What are the Prime Factors of 492 ?
Answer: Prime Factors of 492 are 2 x 2 x 3 x 41.