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 8788 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, ∛8788 is written as 8788(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 8788, then y3 can be 8788. Since the cube root of 8788 is not an exact value, we can write it as approximately 20.565.
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 8788. The common methods we follow to find the cube root are given below:
To find the cube root of a non-perfect number, we often follow Halley’s method. Since 8788 is not a perfect cube, we use Halley’s method.
Let's find the cube root of 8788 using Halley’s method.
The formula is ∛a ≅ x((x3 + 2a) / (2x3 + a))
where: a = the number for which the cube root is being calculated
x = the nearest perfect cube
Substituting, a = 8788;
x = 20
∛a ≅ 20((203 + 2 × 8788) / (2 × 203 + 8788))
∛8788 ≅ 20((8000 + 17576) / (16000 + 8788))
∛8788 ≅ 20.565
The cube root of 8788 is approximately 20.565.
Finding the cube root of a number without any errors can be a difficult task for students. This happens for many reasons. Here are a few mistakes students commonly make and the ways to avoid them:
Imagine you have a cube-shaped storage box that has a total volume of 8788 cubic centimeters. Find the length of one side of the box equal to its cube root.
Side of the cube = ∛8788 ≈ 20.565 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 approximately 20.565 units.
A company manufactures 8788 cubic meters of material. Calculate the amount of material left after using 3000 cubic meters.
The amount of material left is 5788 cubic meters.
To find the remaining material, we need to subtract the used material from the total amount:
8788 - 3000 = 5788 cubic meters.
A tank holds 8788 cubic meters of water. Another tank holds a volume of 1000 cubic meters. What would be the total volume if the tanks are combined?
The total volume of the combined tanks is 9788 cubic meters.
Let’s add the volume of both tanks:
8788 + 1000 = 9788 cubic meters.
When the cube root of 8788 is multiplied by 3, calculate the resultant value. How will this affect the cube of the new value?
3 × 20.565 ≈ 61.695 The cube of 61.695 ≈ 235,000.7
When we multiply the cube root of 8788 by 3, it results in a significant increase in the volume because the cube increases exponentially.
Find ∛(5000+3788).
∛(5000+3788) = ∛8788 ≈ 20.565
As shown in the question ∛(5000+3788), we can simplify that by adding them.
So, 5000 + 3788 = 8788.
Then we use this step: ∛8788 ≈ 20.565 to get the answer.
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