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 the cube of 514.
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 514 can be written as 514³, which is the exponential form. It can also be written in arithmetic form as 514 × 514 × 514.
In order to check whether a number is a cube number or not, we can use the following three methods: the multiplication method, a factor formula (a³), or by using a calculator. These methods help solve cubes faster and easier without confusion or errors.
The multiplication method is a mathematical process 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.
514³ = 514 × 514 × 514
Step 2: You get 135,513,544 as the answer.
Hence, the cube of 514 is 135,513,544.
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 514 into two parts, as 500 and 14.
Let a = 500 and b = 14, so a + b = 514.
Step 2: Now, apply the formula (a + b)³ = a³ + 3a²b + 3ab² + b³.
Step 3: Calculate each term a³ = 500³, 3a²b = 3 × 500² × 14 , 3ab² = 3 × 500 × 14² , b³ = 14³
Step 4: Add all the terms together: (a + b)³ = a³ + 3a²b + 3ab² + b³
(500 + 14)³ = 500³ + 3 × 500² × 14 + 3 × 500 × 14² + 14³ 514³
= 125,000,000 + 10,500,000 + 294,000 + 2,744 514³
= 135,513,544
Step 5: Hence, the cube of 514 is 135,513,544.
To find the cube of 514 using a calculator, input the number 514 and use the cube function (if available) or multiply 514 × 514 × 514. This operation calculates the value of 514³, resulting in 135,513,544. 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 4.
Step 3: If the calculator has a cube function, press it to calculate 514³.
Step 4: If there is no cube function on the calculator, simply multiply 514 three times manually.
Step 5: The calculator will display 135,513,544.
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.
There are some typical errors that might occur during the process of cubing a number. Let us take a look at five of the major mistakes that might happen:
What is the cube and cube root of 514?
The cube of 514 is 135,513,544, and the cube root of 514 is approximately 8.048.
First, let’s find the cube of 514.
We know that the 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 514³ = 135,513,544.
Next, we must find the cube root of 514.
We know that the cube root of a number ‘x’, such that ³√x = y
Where ‘x’ is the given number, and ‘y’ is the cube root value of the number.
So, we get ³√514 ≈ 8.048.
Hence, the cube of 514 is 135,513,544, and the cube root of 514 is approximately 8.048.
If the side length of the cube is 514 cm, what is the volume?
The volume is 135,513,544 cm³.
Use the volume formula for a cube V = Side³.
Substitute 514 for the side length: V = 514³ = 135,513,544 cm³.
How much larger is 514³ than 400³?
514³ – 400³ = 122,513,544.
First, find the cube of 514³, which is 135,513,544.
Next, find the cube of 400³, which is 64,000,000.
Now, find the difference between them using the subtraction method.
135,513,544 – 64,000,000 = 71,513,544.
Therefore, 514³ is 71,513,544 larger than 400³.
If a cube with a side length of 514 cm is compared to a cube with a side length of 10 cm, how much larger is the volume of the larger cube?
The volume of the cube with a side length of 514 cm is 135,513,544 cm³.
To find its volume, we multiply the side length by itself three times (since it’s a 3-dimensional object).
Cubing 514 means multiplying 514 by itself three times: 514 × 514 = 264,196, and then 264,196 × 514 = 135,513,544.
The unit of volume is cubic centimeters (cm³) because we are calculating the space inside the cube.
Therefore, the volume of the cube is 135,513,544 cm³.
Estimate the cube 513.9 using the cube of 514.
The cube of 513.9 is approximately 135,513,544.
First, identify the cube of 514, The cube of 514 is 514³ = 135,513,544.
Since 513.9 is only a tiny bit less than 514, the cube of 513.9 will be almost the same as the cube of 514.
The cube of 513.9 is approximately 135,513,544 because the difference between 513.9 and 514 is very small.
So, we can approximate the value as 135,513,544.
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