- 766 is a composite number.
- Prime factorization: 766 = 2 x 383
- The exponents in the prime factorization are 1 and 1. Adding one to each and multiplying we get (1 + 1)(1 + 1) = 2 x 2 = 4. Therefore 766 has exactly 4 factors.
- Factors of 766: 1, 2, 383, 766
- Factor pairs: 766 = 1 x 766 or 2 x 383
- 766 has no square factors that allow its square root to be simplified. √766 ≈ 27.6767.
Here’s a level 6 puzzle for you to try:
Print the puzzles or type the solution on this excel file: 10 Factors 2016-02-04
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Here are a few more reasons to be interested in the number 766:
766 is the sum of the twelve prime numbers from 41 to 89.
766 is palindrome 23332 in BASE 4; note that 2(256) + 3(64) + 3(16) + 3(4) + 2(1) = 766.
766 is the sum of three squares six different ways:
- 27² + 6² + 1² = 766
- 26² + 9² + 3² = 766
- 21² + 18² + 1² = 766
- 21² + 17² + 6² = 766
- 21² + 15² + 10² = 766
- 19² + 18² + 9² = 766
766 is also the 18th centered pentagonal number because (5⋅17² + 5⋅17 + 2)/2 = 766.
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This table shows a way to solve puzzle #766 using logic:
