Is 172 a deficient number and what is its deficiency?

Is 172 a deficient number?

Here we will explain and calculate if 172 is a deficient number and its deficiency if applicable.

172 is a deficient number if the sum of its proper divisors is less than 172.

The sum of its proper divisors is calculated as follows: 1 + 2 + 4 + 43 + 86 = 136.

136 is less than 172. Therefore, 172 is a deficient number.

The deficiency of 172 is 172 minus the sum of its proper divisors. Thus, the deficiency of 172 is 172 - 136 = 36

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