Last updated on June 21st, 2025
When a number is multiplied by itself three times, the resultant number is called the cube of a number. Cubing is used when comparing the sizes of objects or things with cubic measurements. In this topic, we shall learn about the cube of 1048.
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 1048 can be written as 1048³, which is the exponential form. Or it can also be written in arithmetic form as 1048 × 1048 × 1048.
To check whether a number is a cube number or not, we can use the following three methods: multiplication method, factor formula (a³), or by using a calculator. These three methods will help to cube numbers faster and more easily 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 multiplication. It is a fundamental operation that forms the basis for more complex mathematical concepts.
Step 1: Write down the cube of the given number. 1048³ = 1048 × 1048 × 1048
Step 2: You get 1,152,921,504 as the answer. Hence, the cube of 1048 is 1,152,921,504.
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 1048 into two parts. Let a = 1000 and b = 48, so a + b = 1048
Step 2: Now, apply the formula (a + b)³ = a³ + 3a²b + 3ab² + b³
Step 3: Calculate each term a³ = 1000³ 3a²b = 3 × 1000² × 48 3ab² = 3 × 1000 × 48² b³ = 48³
Step 4: Add all the terms together: (a + b)³ = a³ + 3a²b + 3ab² + b³ (1000 + 48)³ = 1000³ + 3 × 1000² × 48 + 3 × 1000 × 48² + 48³ 1048³ = 1,000,000,000 + 144,000,000 + 6,912,000 + 110,592 1048³ = 1,152,921,504
Step 5: Hence, the cube of 1048 is 1,152,921,504.
To find the cube of 1048 using a calculator, input the number 1048 and use the cube function (if available) or multiply 1048 × 1048 × 1048. This operation calculates the value of 1048³, resulting in 1,152,921,504. 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 8.
Step 3: If the calculator has a cube function, press it to calculate 1048³.
Step 4: If there is no cube function on the calculator, simply multiply 1048 three times manually.
Step 5: The calculator will display 1,152,921,504.
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 1048?
The cube of 1048 is 1,152,921,504, and the cube root of 1048 is approximately 10.121.
First, let’s find the cube of 1048. 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 1048³ = 1,152,921,504. Next, we must find the cube root of 1048. We know that the cube root of a number ‘x’, such that ∛x = y, where ‘x’ is the given number, and y is the cube root value of the number. So, we get ∛1048 ≈ 10.121. Hence, the cube of 1048 is 1,152,921,504, and the cube root of 1048 is approximately 10.121.
If the side length of a cube is 1048 cm, what is the volume?
The volume is 1,152,921,504 cm³.
Use the volume formula for a cube V = Side³. Substitute 1048 for the side length: V = 1048³ = 1,152,921,504 cm³.
How much larger is 1048³ than 1000³?
1048³ – 1000³ = 152,921,504.
First, find the cube of 1048³, which is 1,152,921,504.
Next, find the cube of 1000³, which is 1,000,000,000.
Now, find the difference between them using the subtraction method. 1,152,921,504 – 1,000,000,000 = 152,921,504.
Therefore, 1048³ is 152,921,504 larger than 1000³.
If a cube with a side length of 1048 cm is compared to a cube with a side length of 48 cm, how much larger is the volume of the larger cube?
The volume of the cube with a side length of 1048 cm is 1,152,921,504 cm³.
To find its volume, we multiply the side length by itself three times (since it’s a 3-dimensional object).
Cubing 1048 means multiplying 1048 by itself three times: 1048 × 1048 × 1048 = 1,152,921,504.
The unit of volume is cubic centimetres (cm³) because we are calculating the space inside the cube.
Therefore, the volume of the cube is 1,152,921,504 cm³.
Estimate the cube of 1047.9 using the cube of 1048.
The cube of 1047.9 is approximately 1,152,921,504.
First, identify the cube of 1048. The cube of 1048 is 1048³ = 1,152,921,504.
Since 1047.9 is only a tiny bit less than 1048, the cube of 1047.9 will be almost the same as the cube of 1048.
The cube of 1047.9 is approximately 1,152,921,504 because the difference between 1047.9 and 1048 is very small.
So, we can approximate the value as 1,152,921,504.
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