Last updated on June 3rd, 2025
When a number is multiplied by itself thrice, the resultant number is called the cube of a number. Cubing is used when comparing sizes of objects or things with cubic measurements. In this topic, we shall learn about the cube of 504.
A cube number is a value obtained by raising a number to the power of 3, or by multiplying the number by itself three times. When you cube a positive number, the result is always positive. When you cube a negative number, the result is always negative. This is because a negative number by itself three times results in a negative number. The cube of 504 can be written as 5043, which is the exponential form. Or it can also be written in arithmetic form as, 504 × 504 × 504.
In order to check whether a number is a cube number or not, we can use the following three methods, such as multiplication method, a factor formula (a3), or by using a calculator. These three methods will help kids to cube the numbers faster and easier without feeling confused or stuck while evaluating the answers.
The multiplication method is a process in mathematics used to find the product of two numbers or quantities by combining them through repeated addition. It is a fundamental operation that forms the basis for more complex mathematical concepts.
Step 1: Write down the cube of the given number.
5043 = 504 × 504 × 504
Step 2: You get 128,024,064 as the answer.
Hence, the cube of 504 is 128,024,064.
The formula (a + b)3 is a binomial formula for finding the cube of a number. The formula is expanded as a3 + 3a2b + 3ab2 + b3.
Step 1: Split the number 504 into two parts, as 500 and 4. Let a = 500 and b = 4, so a + b = 504
Step 2: Now, apply the formula (a + b)^3 = a^3 + 3a^2b + 3ab^2 + b^3
Step 3: Calculate each term a^3 = 500^3 3a^2b = 3 × 500^2 × 4 3ab^2 = 3 × 500 × 4^2 b^3 = 4^3
Step 4: Add all the terms together: (a + b)3 = a3 + 3a2b + 3ab2 + b3
(500 + 4)3 = 5003 + 3 × 5002 × 4 + 3 × 500 × 42 + 43
5043 = 125,000,000 + 3,000,000 + 24,000 + 64 5043
= 128,024,064
Step 5: Hence, the cube of 504 is 128,024,064.
To find the cube of 504 using a calculator, input the number 504 and use the cube function (if available) or multiply 504 × 504 × 504. This operation calculates the value of 5043, resulting in 128,024,064. It’s a quick way to determine the cube without manual computation.
Step 1: Ensure the calculator is functioning properly.
Step 2: Press 5, 0, and 4
Step 3: If the calculator has a cube function, press it to calculate 5043.
Step 4: If there is no cube function on the calculator, simply multiply 504 three times manually.
Step 5: The calculator will display 128,024,064.
The cube of any even number is always even, while the cube of any odd number is always odd. The product of two or more perfect cube numbers is always a perfect cube. A perfect cube can always be expressed as the product of three identical groups of equal prime factors.
There are some typical errors that kids might make during the process of cubing a number. Let us take a look at five of the major mistakes that kids might make:
What is the cube and cube root of 504?
The cube of 504 is 128,024,064 and the cube root of 504 is approximately 7.937.
First, let’s find the cube of 504. We know that the cube of a number is such that x3 = y, where x is the given number, and y is the cubed value of that number.
So, we get 5043 = 128,024,064. Next, we must find the cube root of 504.
We know that the cube root of a number ‘x’ is such that ∛x = y, where ‘x’ is the given number, and y is the cube root value of the number.
So, we get ∛504 ≈ 7.937.
Hence the cube of 504 is 128,024,064 and the cube root of 504 is approximately 7.937.
If the side length of a cube is 504 cm, what is the volume?
The volume is 128,024,064 cm3.
Use the volume formula for a cube V = Side3.
Substitute 504 for the side length: V = 5043 = 128,024,064 cm3.
How much larger is 504^3 than 400^3?
5043 – 4003 = 96,024,064.
First, find the cube of 504, which is 128,024,064. Next, find the cube of 400, which is 64,000,000. Now, find the difference between them using the subtraction method. 128,024,064 – 64,000,000 = 64,024,064. Therefore, 5043 is 64,024,064 larger than 400^3.
If a cube with a side length of 504 cm is compared to a cube with a side length of 10 cm, how much larger is the volume of the larger cube?
The volume of the cube with a side length of 504 cm is 128,024,064 cm3.
To find its volume, we multiply the side length by itself three times (since it’s a 3-dimensional object).
Cubing 504 means multiplying 504 by itself three times: 504 × 504 = 254,016, and then 254,016 × 504 = 128,024,064.
The unit of volume is cubic centimeters cm3, because we are calculating the space inside the cube.
Therefore, the volume of the cube is 128,024,064 cm3.
Estimate the cube of 503.9 using the cube of 504.
The cube of 503.9 is approximately 128,024,064.
First, identify the cube of 504, The cube of 504 is 50^3 = 128,024,064.
Since 503.9 is only a tiny bit less than 504, the cube of 503.9 will be almost the same as the cube of 504.
The cube of 503.9 is approximately 128,024,064 because the difference between 503.9 and 504 is very small.
So, we can approximate the value as 128,024,064.
Binomial Formula: It is an algebraic expression used to expand the powers of a number, written as (a + b)n, where ‘n’ is a positive integer raised to the base. The formula is used to find the square and cube of a number.
Cube of a Number: Multiplying a number by itself three times is called the cube of a number.
Exponential Form: It is a way of expressing numbers using a base and an exponent (or power), where the exponent value indicates how many times the base is multiplied by itself. For example, 23 represents 2 × 2 × 2, which equals 8.
Volume of a Cube: The space inside a cube, calculated as the side length raised to the power of three (Side3).
Cube Root: The cube root of a number is that special value which, when used in a multiplication three times, gives that number. For example, the cube root of 27 is 3 because 3 × 3 × 3 = 27.
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