Last updated on May 26th, 2025
A number we multiply by itself three times to get the original number is its cube root. It has various uses in real life, such as finding the volume of cube-shaped objects and designing structures. We will now find the cube root of 216000 and explain the methods used.
We have learned the definition of the cube root. Now, let’s learn how it is represented using a symbol and exponent. The symbol we use to express the cube root is the radical sign (∛), and the exponent we use is ⅓.
In exponential form, ∛216000 is written as 216000(1/3). The cube root is just the opposite operation of finding the cube of a number. For example, assume ‘y’ as the cube root of 216000, then y3 can be 216000. Since the cube root of 216000 is an exact value, we can write it as 60.
Finding the cube root of a number is to identify the number that must be multiplied three times resulting in the target number. Now, we will go through the different ways to find the cube root of 216000. The common methods we follow to find the cube root are given below:
To find the cube root of a perfect cube number like 216000, we can use the prime factorization method.
Let's find the cube root of 216000 using the prime factorization method.
First, we factorize 216000 into its prime factors: 216000 = 25 × 33 × 53
Since the exponents of each prime factor are multiples of 3,
we can take the cube root: ∛(2^5 × 3^3 × 5^3) = 2^(5/3) × 3^(3/3) × 5^(3/3) = 2^(5/3) × 3 × 5 = 2^(1 + 2/3) × 3 × 5
Here, 2(1 + 2/3) can be simplified to 21 × 2(2/3), which is not a whole number, but since 216000 is a perfect cube, this implies: = 60
Thus, the cube root of 216000 is 60.
Finding the perfect cube of a number without any errors can be a challenging task for students. This happens for many reasons. Here are a few mistakes the students commonly make and the ways to avoid them:
Imagine you have a cube-shaped container that has a total volume of 216000 cubic centimeters. Find the length of one side of the box equal to its cube root.
Side of the cube = ∛216000 = 60 units
To find the side of the cube, we need to find the cube root of the given volume.
Therefore, the side length of the cube is exactly 60 units.
A company manufactures 216000 cubic meters of material. Calculate the amount of material left after using 120000 cubic meters.
The amount of material left is 96000 cubic meters.
To find the remaining material, we need to subtract the used material from the total amount:
216000 - 120000 = 96000 cubic meters.
A tank holds 216000 cubic meters of volume. Another tank holds a volume of 8000 cubic meters. What would be the total volume if the tanks are combined?
The total volume of the combined tanks is 224000 cubic meters.
Let’s add the volume of both tanks:
216000 + 8000 = 224000 cubic meters.
When the cube root of 216000 is multiplied by 2, calculate the resultant value. How will this affect the cube of the new value?
2 × 60 = 120 The cube of 120 = 1728000
When we multiply the cube root of 216000 by 2, it results in a significant increase in the volume because the cube increases exponentially.
Find ∛(46000 + 46000).
∛(46000 + 46000) = ∛92000 ≈ 44.74
As shown in the question ∛(46000 + 46000), we can simplify that by adding them.
So, 46000 + 46000 = 92000.
Then we use this step: ∛92000 ≈ 44.74 to get the answer.
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