myfactor

This function finds the factors of very large numbers (up to 10^14)

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To find the prime factors of any number up to 2^32 (about 4.3*10^9), you can use MATLAB's built-in function factor.m

For integers greater than 2^32, try this program, which guarantees a result up to 10^14, thus extending the domain of inputs 23,000-fold.

(This file is an adaptation of MATLAB's function primes.m)

Example:

myfactor(2^32+1)
ans = [1 641 6700417]

Cite As

John T. McCarthy (2026). myfactor (https://in.mathworks.com/matlabcentral/fileexchange/20059-myfactor), MATLAB Central File Exchange. Retrieved .

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General Information

MATLAB Release Compatibility

  • Compatible with any release

Platform Compatibility

  • Windows
  • macOS
  • Linux
Version Published Release Notes Action
1.0.0.0

Attempt to improve presentation, following John D'Errico's review.