Last updated on June 30th, 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 1292.
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 multiplied by itself three times results in a negative number.
The cube of 1292 can be written as 1292³, which is the exponential form.
Or it can also be written in arithmetic form as, 1292 × 1292 × 1292.
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 to cube the numbers faster and easier without feeling confused or stuck while evaluating the answers.
By Multiplication Method Using a Formula Using a Calculator
The multiplication method is a process in mathematics used to find the product of 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. 1292³ = 1292 × 1292 × 1292
Step 2: You get 2,153,798,688 as the answer. Hence, the cube of 1292 is 2,153,798,688.
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 1292 into two parts, as 1200 and 92. Let a = 1200 and b = 92, so a + b = 1292.
Step 2: Now, apply the formula (a + b)³ = a³ + 3a²b + 3ab² + b³.
Step 3: Calculate each term a³ = 1200³ 3a²b = 3 × 1200² × 92 3ab² = 3 × 1200 × 92² b³ = 92³
Step 4: Add all the terms together: (a + b)³ = a³ + 3a²b + 3ab² + b³ (1200 + 92)³ = 1200³ + 3 × 1200² × 92 + 3 × 1200 × 92² + 92³ 1292³ = 1,728,000,000 + 397,440,000 + 30,412,800 + 778,688 1292³ = 2,153,798,688
Step 5: Hence, the cube of 1292 is 2,153,798,688.
To find the cube of 1292 using a calculator, input the number 1292 and use the cube function (if available) or multiply 1292 × 1292 × 1292.
This operation calculates the value of 1292³, resulting in 2,153,798,688. It’s a quick way to determine the cube without manual computation.
Step 1: Ensure the calculator is functioning properly.
Step 2: Press 1, 2, 9, and 2.
Step 3: If the calculator has a cube function, press it to calculate 1292³.
Step 4: If there is no cube function on the calculator, simply multiply 1292 three times manually.
Step 5: The calculator will display 2,153,798,688.
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 might be made during the process of cubing a number.
Let us take a look at five of the major mistakes that might occur:
What is the cube and cube root of 1292?
The cube of 1292 is 2,153,798,688 and the cube root of 1292 is approximately 10.79.
First, let’s find the cube of 1292. We know that the cube of a number is x³ = y, where x is the given number, and y is the cubed value of that number.
So, we get 1292³ = 2,153,798,688. Next, we must find the cube root of 1292.
We know that the cube root of a number ‘x’ is √x = y, where ‘x’ is the given number, and y is the cube root value of the number. So, we get √1292 ≈ 10.79.
Hence the cube of 1292 is 2,153,798,688 and the cube root of 1292 is approximately 10.79.
If the side length of a cube is 1292 cm, what is the volume?
The volume is 2,153,798,688 cm³.
Use the volume formula for a cube V = Side³. Substitute 1292 for the side length: V = 1292³ = 2,153,798,688 cm³.
How much larger is 1292³ than 1200³?
1292³ – 1200³ = 425,798,688.
First, find the cube of 1292³, which is 2,153,798,688.
Next, find the cube of 1200³, which is 1,728,000,000.
Now, find the difference between them using the subtraction method. 2,153,798,688 – 1,728,000,000 = 425,798,688.
Therefore, 1292³ is 425,798,688 larger than 1200³.
If a cube with a side length of 1292 cm is compared to a cube with a side length of 500 cm, how much larger is the volume of the larger cube?
The volume of the cube with a side length of 1292 cm is 2,153,798,688 cm³.
To find its volume, we multiply the side length by itself three times (since it’s a 3-dimensional object).
Cubing 1292 means multiplying 1292 by itself three times: 1292 × 1292 = 1,668,064 and then 1,668,064 × 1292 = 2,153,798,688.
The unit of volume is cubic centimeters (cm³) because we are calculating the space inside the cube.
Therefore, the volume of the cube is 2,153,798,688 cm³.
Estimate the cube of 1290 using the cube of 1292.
The cube of 1290 is approximately 2,150,000,000.
First, identify the cube of 1292. The cube of 1292 is 1292³ = 2,153,798,688.
Since 1290 is only a tiny bit less than 1292, the cube of 1290 will be almost the same as the cube of 1292.
The cube of 1290 is approximately 2,150,000,000 because the difference between 1290 and 1292 is very small. So, we can approximate the value as 2,150,000,000.
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