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 cubes of 510.
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 510 can be written as 510³, which is the exponential form. Or it can also be written in arithmetic form as, 510 × 510 × 510.
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.
510³ = 510 × 510 × 510
Step 2: You get 132,651,000 as the answer.
Hence, the cube of 510 is 132,651,000.
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 510 into two parts.
Let a = 500 and b = 10, so a + b = 510
Step 2: Now, apply the formula (a + b)³ = a³ + 3a²b + 3ab² + b³
Step 3: Calculate each term a³ = 500³ , 3a²b = 3 × 500² × 10 , , 3ab² = 3 × 500 × 10² , b³ = 10³
Step 4: Add all the terms together:
(a + b)³ = a³ + 3a²b + 3ab² + b³
(500 + 10)³ = 500³ + 3 × 500² × 10 + 3 × 500 × 10² + 10³ 510³
= 125,000,000 + 7,500,000 + 150,000 + 1,000 510³
= 132,651,000
Step 5: Hence, the cube of 510 is 132,651,000.
To find the cube of 510 using a calculator, input the number 510 and use the cube function (if available) or multiply 510 × 510 × 510. This operation calculates the value of 510³, resulting in 132,651,000. It’s a quick way to determine the cube without manual computation.
Step 1: Ensure the calculator is functioning properly.
Step 2: Press 5 followed by 1 and 0
b If the calculator has a cube function, press it to calculate 510³.
Step 4: If there is no cube function on the calculator, simply multiply 510 three times manually.
Step 5: The calculator will display 132,651,000.
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.
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What is the cube and cube root of 510?
The cube of 510 is 132,651,000 and the cube root of 510 is approximately 7.958.
First, let’s find the cube of 510.
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 510³ = 132,651,000
Next, we must find the cube root of 510
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 ∛510 ≈ 7.958
Hence, the cube of 510 is 132,651,000 and the cube root of 510 is approximately 7.958.
If the side length of the cube is 510 cm, what is the volume?
The volume is 132,651,000 cm³.
Use the volume formula for a cube V = Side³.
Substitute 510 for the side length: V = 510³ = 132,651,000 cm³.
How much larger is 510³ than 500³?
510³ – 500³ = 7,651,000.
First find the cube of 510, which is 132,651,000
Next, find the cube of 500, which is 125,000,000
Now, find the difference between them using the subtraction method.
132,651,000 – 125,000,000 = 7,651,000
Therefore, 510³ is 7,651,000 larger than 500³.
If a cube with a side length of 510 cm is compared to a cube with a side length of 100 cm, how much larger is the volume of the larger cube?
The volume of the cube with a side length of 510 cm is 132,651,000 cm³.
To find its volume, we multiply the side length by itself three times (since it’s a 3-dimensional object).
Cubing 510 means multiplying 510 by itself three times: 510 × 510 = 260,100, and 260,100 × 510 = 132,651,000.
The unit of volume is cubic centimeters (cm³) because we are calculating the space inside the cube.
Therefore, the volume of the cube is 132,651,000 cm³.
Estimate the cube of 509.9 using the cube of 510.
The cube of 509.9 is approximately 132,651,000.
First, identify the cube of 510, The cube of 510 is 510³ = 132,651,000.
Since 509.9 is only a tiny bit less than 510, the cube of 509.9 will be almost the same as the cube of 510.
The cube of 509.9 is approximately 132,651,000 because the difference between 509.9 and 510 is very small.
So, we can approximate the value as 132,651,000.
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