Last updated on June 2nd, 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 642.
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 642 can be written as 642³, which is the exponential form. Or it can also be written in arithmetic form as 642 × 642 × 642.
In order to check whether a number is a cube number or not, we can use the following three methods: 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. 642³ = 642 × 642 × 642
Step 2: You get 264,627,288 as the answer. Hence, the cube of 642 is 264,627,288.
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 642 into two parts. Let a = 600 and b = 42, so a + b = 642
Step 2: Now, apply the formula (a + b)³ = a³ + 3a²b + 3ab² + b³
Step 3: Calculate each term
a³ = 600³
3a²b = 3 × 600² × 42
3ab² = 3 × 600 × 42²
b³ = 42³
Step 4: Add all the terms together:
(a + b)³ = a³ + 3a²b + 3ab² + b³
(600 + 42)³ = 600³ + 3 × 600² × 42 + 3 × 600 × 42² + 42³
642³ = 216,000,000 + 45,360,000 + 3,175,200 + 74,088
642³ = 264,627,288
Step 5: Hence, the cube of 642 is 264,627,288.
To find the cube of 642 using a calculator, input the number 642 and use the cube function (if available) or multiply 642 × 642 × 642. This operation calculates the value of 642³, resulting in 264,627,288. It’s a quick way to determine the cube without manual computation.
Step 1: Ensure the calculator is functioning properly.
Step 2: Press 6, 4, 2
Step 3: If the calculator has a cube function, press it to calculate 642³.
Step 4: If there is no cube function on the calculator, simply multiply 642 three times manually.
Step 5: The calculator will display 264,627,288.
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 642?
The cube of 642 is 264,627,288 and the cube root of 642 is approximately 8.655.
First, let’s find the cube of 642.
We know that the cube of a number, such that x³ = y Where x is the given number, and y is the cubed value of that number
So, we get 642³ = 264,627,288
Next, we must find the cube root of 642 We know that the cube root of a number ‘x’, such that ³√x = y Where ‘x’ is the given number, and y is the cube root value of the number
So, we get ³√642 ≈ 8.655
Hence, the cube of 642 is 264,627,288 and the cube root of 642 is approximately 8.655.
If the side length of a cube is 642 cm, what is the volume?
The volume is 264,627,288 cm³.
Use the volume formula for a cube V = Side³.
Substitute 642 for the side length: V = 642³ = 264,627,288 cm³.
How much larger is 642³ than 600³?
642³ – 600³ = 48,627,288.
First, find the cube of 642, which is 264,627,288
Next, find the cube of 600, which is 216,000,000
Now, find the difference between them using the subtraction method.
264,627,288 – 216,000,000 = 48,627,288
Therefore, 642³ is 48,627,288 larger than 600³.
If a cube with a side length of 642 cm is compared to a cube with a side length of 42 cm, how much larger is the volume of the larger cube?
The volume of the cube with a side length of 642 cm is 264,627,288 cm³.
To find its volume, we multiply the side length by itself three times (since it’s a 3-dimensional object).
Cubing 642 means multiplying 642 by itself three times: 642 × 642 = 412,164, and then 412,164 × 642 = 264,627,288.
The unit of volume is cubic centimeters (cm³) because we are calculating the space inside the cube.
Therefore, the volume of the cube is 264,627,288 cm³.
Estimate the cube of 641 using the cube of 642.
The cube of 641 is approximately 264,627,288.
First, identify the cube of 642, The cube of 642 is 642³ = 264,627,288.
Since 641 is only a tiny bit less than 642, the cube of 641 will be almost the same as the cube of 642.
The cube of 641 is approximately 264,627,288 because the difference between 641 and 642 is very small.
So, we can approximate the value as 264,627,288.
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