Last updated on June 7th, 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 782.
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 782 can be written as 782³, which is the exponential form. Or it can also be written in arithmetic form as, 782 × 782 × 782.
In order 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 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. 782³ = 782 × 782 × 782
Step 2: You get 478,321,288 as the answer. Hence, the cube of 782 is 478,321,288.
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 782 into two parts, as and . Let a = 780 and b = 2, so a + b = 782
Step 2: Now, apply the formula (a + b)³ = a³ + 3a²b + 3ab² + b³
Step 3: Calculate each term
a³ = 780³
3a²b = 3 × 780² × 2
3ab² = 3 × 780 × 2²
b³ = 2³
Step 4: Add all the terms together:
(a + b)³ = a³ + 3a²b + 3ab² + b³
(780 + 2)³ = 780³ + 3 × 780² × 2 + 3 × 780 × 2² + 2³
782³ = 474,552,000 + 3,648,000 + 9,360 + 8
782³ = 478,321,288
Step 5: Hence, the cube of 782 is 478,321,288.
To find the cube of 782 using a calculator, input the number 782 and use the cube function (if available) or multiply 782 × 782 × 782. This operation calculates the value of 782³, resulting in 478,321,288. It’s a quick way to determine the cube without manual computation.
Step 1: Ensure the calculator is functioning properly.
Step 2: Press 7 followed by 8 and 2
Step 3: If the calculator has a cube function, press it to calculate 782³.
Step 4: If there is no cube function on the calculator, simply multiply 782 three times manually.
Step 5: The calculator will display 478,321,288.
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 782?
The cube of 782 is 478,321,288 and the cube root of 782 is approximately 9.234.
First, let’s find the cube of 782.
We know that 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 782³ = 478,321,288
Next, we must find the cube root of 782 We know that 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 ∛782 ≈ 9.234
Hence the cube of 782 is 478,321,288 and the cube root of 782 is approximately 9.234.
If the side length of the cube is 782 cm, what is the volume?
The volume is 478,321,288 cm³.
Use the volume formula for a cube V = Side³.
Substitute 782 for the side length: V = 782³ = 478,321,288 cm³.
How much larger is 782³ than 780³?
782³ – 780³ = 3,769,288.
First, find the cube of 782, that is 478,321,288.
Next, find the cube of 780, which is 474,552,000.
Now, find the difference between them using the subtraction method. 478,321,288 – 474,552,000 = 3,769,288
Therefore, the 782³ is 3,769,288 larger than 780³.
If a cube with a side length of 782 cm is compared to a cube with a side length of 2 cm, how much larger is the volume of the larger cube?
The volume of the cube with a side length of 782 cm is 478,321,288 cm³.
To find its volume, we multiply the side length by itself three times (since it’s a 3-dimensional object).
Cubing 782 means multiplying 782 by itself three times: 782 × 782 = 611,524, and then 611,524 × 782 = 478,321,288.
The unit of volume is cubic centimeters (cm³), because we are calculating the space inside the cube.
Therefore, the volume of the cube is 478,321,288 cm³.
Estimate the cube of 781.9 using the cube of 782.
The cube of 781.9 is approximately 478,321,288.
First, identify the cube of 782, The cube of 782 is 782³ = 478,321,288.
Since 781.9 is only a tiny bit less than 782, the cube of 781.9 will be almost the same as the cube of 782.
The cube of 781.9 is approximately 478,321,288 because the difference between 781.9 and 782 is very small.
So, we can approximate the value as 478,321,288.
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