What two number when multiplied equals 17231 (seventeen thousand two hundred thirty one)?
From the aboves multiple we can see that 17231 is a multiple of 2 numbers.
The numbers are 1, 17231
These numbers are called the factors of 17231.
17231= 17231
A prime number is a number that is divisible only by 1 and itself (without a remainder).
17231 is a prime number because it has only two factors 1 and itself.
Lets learn factorization of other numbers.