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 applications in real life, such as determining the volume of cube-shaped objects and designing structures. We will now find the cube root of 994 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, ∛994 is written as 994(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 994, then y3 can be 994. Since the cube root of 994 is not an exact value, we can write it as approximately 9.9721.
Finding the cube root of a number involves identifying the number that must be multiplied three times to result in the target number. Now, we will go through the different ways to find the cube root of 994. The common methods we follow to find the cube root are given below:
To find the cube root of a non-perfect cube number, we often follow Halley’s method. Since 994 is not a perfect cube, we use Halley’s method.
Let's find the cube root of 994 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 = 994;
x = 10
∛a ≅ 10((103 + 2 × 994) / (2 × 103 + 994))
∛994 ≅ 10((1000 + 1988) / (2000 + 994))
∛994 ≅ 9.9721
The cube root of 994 is approximately 9.9721.
Finding the perfect cube 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 container that has a total volume of 994 cubic centimeters. Find the length of one side of the container equal to its cube root.
Side of the cube = ∛994 = 9.9721 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 9.9721 units.
A company manufactures 994 cubic meters of material. Calculate the amount of material left after using 400 cubic meters.
The amount of material left is 594 cubic meters.
To find the remaining material, we need to subtract the used material from the total amount:
994 - 400 = 594 cubic meters.
A tank holds 994 cubic meters of water. Another tank holds a volume of 300 cubic meters. What would be the total volume if the tanks are combined?
The total volume of the combined tanks is 1294 cubic meters.
Let’s add the volume of both tanks:
994 + 300 = 1294 cubic meters.
When the cube root of 994 is multiplied by 3, calculate the resultant value. How will this affect the cube of the new value?
3 × 9.9721 = 29.9163 The cube of 29.9163 = 26791.496
When we multiply the cube root of 994 by 3, it results in a significant increase in the volume because the cube increases exponentially.
Find ∛(500 + 494).
∛(500 + 494) = ∛994 ≈ 9.9721
As shown in the question ∛(500 + 494), we can simplify that by adding them.
So, 500 + 494 = 994.
Then we use this step: ∛994 ≈ 9.9721 to get the answer.
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