Last updated on June 21st, 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 cubes of 1046.
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 multiplying a negative number by itself three times results in a negative number. The cube of 1046 can be written as 1046³, which is the exponential form. Or it can also be written in arithmetic form as, 1046 × 1046 × 1046.
To determine whether a number is a cube number, we can use the following three methods: multiplication method, a factor formula (a³), or by using a calculator. These three methods will help in cubing numbers faster and easier without confusion during evaluation. By Multiplication Method Using a Formula Using a Calculator
The multiplication method is a process in mathematics used to find the product of numbers 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. 1046³ = 1046 × 1046 × 1046
Step 2: You get 1,146,842,136 as the answer.
Hence, the cube of 1046 is 1,146,842,136.
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 1046 into two parts. Let a = 1000 and b = 46, so a + b = 1046
Step 2: Now, apply the formula (a + b)³ = a³ + 3a²b + 3ab² + b³
Step 3: Calculate each term a³ = 1000³ 3a²b = 3 × 1000² × 46 3ab² = 3 × 1000 × 46² b³ = 46³
Step 4: Add all the terms together: (a + b)³ = a³ + 3a²b + 3ab² + b³ (1000 + 46)³ = 1000³ + 3 × 1000² × 46 + 3 × 1000 × 46² + 46³ 1046³ = 1,000,000,000 + 138,000,000 + 6,348,000 + 97,336 1046³ = 1,146,842,136
Step 5: Hence, the cube of 1046 is 1,146,842,136.
To find the cube of 1046 using a calculator, input the number 1046 and use the cube function (if available) or multiply 1046 × 1046 × 1046. This operation calculates the value of 1046³, resulting in 1,146,842,136. It’s a quick way to determine the cube without manual computation.
Step 1: Ensure the calculator is functioning properly.
Step 2: Press 1 followed by 0, 4, and 6
Step 3: If the calculator has a cube function, press it to calculate 1046³.
Step 4: If there is no cube function on the calculator, simply multiply 1046 three times manually.
Step 5: The calculator will display 1,146,842,136.
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 occur during the process of cubing a number. Let us take a look at five of the major mistakes that might happen:
What is the cube and cube root of 1046?
The cube of 1046 is 1,146,842,136 and the cube root of 1046 is approximately 10.122.
First, let’s find the cube of 1046. We know that the cube of a number is calculated as x³ = y, where x is the given number, and y is the cubed value of that number. So, we get 1046³ = 1,146,842,136
Next, we must find the cube root of 1046. The cube root of a number 'x' is calculated as x^(1/3) = y, where 'x' is the given number, and y is the cube root value of the number.
So, we get 1046^(1/3) ≈ 10.122
Hence, the cube of 1046 is 1,146,842,136 and the cube root of 1046 is approximately 10.122.
If the side length of the cube is 1046 cm, what is the volume?
The volume is 1,146,842,136 cm³.
Use the volume formula for a cube V = Side³. Substitute 1046 for the side length: V = 1046³ = 1,146,842,136 cm³.
How much larger is 1046³ than 1000³?
1046³ – 1000³ = 146,842,136.
First find the cube of 1046³, which is 1,146,842,136.
Next, find the cube of 1000³, which is 1,000,000,000.
Now, find the difference between them using the subtraction method. 1,146,842,136 – 1,000,000,000 = 146,842,136
Therefore, 1046³ is 146,842,136 larger than 1000³.
If a cube with a side length of 1046 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 1046 cm is significantly larger.
To find its volume, we multiply the side length by itself three times (since it’s a 3-dimensional object).
Cubing 1046 means multiplying 1046 by itself three times: 1046 × 1046 = 1,094,916, and then 1,094,916 × 1046 = 1,146,842,136.
Therefore, the volume of the cube is 1,146,842,136 cm³. In comparison, the volume of a cube with a side length of 500 cm is 500³ = 125,000,000 cm³.
The difference in volume is 1,146,842,136 - 125,000,000 = 1,021,842,136 cm³.
Estimate the cube of 1045.1 using the cube of 1046.
The cube of 1045.1 is approximately 1,146,842,136.
First, identify the cube of 1046. The cube of 1046 is 1046³ = 1,146,842,136.
Since 1045.1 is very close to 1046, the cube of 1045.1 will be nearly the same as the cube of 1046.
Thus, the cube of 1045.1 is approximately 1,146,842,136 because the difference between 1045.1 and 1046 is very small.
So, we can approximate the value as 1,146,842,136.
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