Last updated on June 10th, 2025
When a number is multiplied by itself thrice, the resultant number is called the cube of a number. Cubing is used while comparing sizes of objects or things with cubic measurements. In this topic, we shall learn about the cube of 878.
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 878 can be written as 878³, which is the exponential form. Or it can also be written in arithmetic form as 878 × 878 × 878.
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In order to check whether a number is a cube number or not, we can use the following three methods: 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. 878³ = 878 × 878 × 878
Step 2: You get 678,939,352 as the answer. Hence, the cube of 878 is 678,939,352.
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 878 into two parts, as 800 and 78. Let a = 800 and b = 78, so a + b = 878
Step 2: Now, apply the formula (a + b)³ = a³ + 3a²b + 3ab² + b³
Step 3: Calculate each term
a³ = 800³
3a²b = 3 × 800² × 78
3ab² = 3 × 800 × 78²
b³ = 78³
Step 4: Add all the terms together:
(a + b)³ = a³ + 3a²b + 3ab² + b³
(800 + 78)³ = 800³ + 3 × 800² × 78 + 3 × 800 × 78² + 78³
878³ = 512,000,000 + 149,760,000 + 14,625,600 + 474,552
878³ = 678,939,352
Step 5: Hence, the cube of 878 is 678,939,352.
To find the cube of 878 using a calculator, input the number 878 and use the cube function (if available) or multiply 878 × 878 × 878. This operation calculates the value of 878³, resulting in 678,939,352. It’s a quick way to determine the cube without manual computation.
Step 1: Ensure the calculator is functioning properly.
Step 2: Press 8 followed by 7 and 8
Step 3: If the calculator has a cube function, press it to calculate 878³.
Step 4: If there is no cube function on the calculator, simply multiply 878 three times manually.
Step 5: The calculator will display 678,939,352.
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:
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What is the cube and cube root of 878?
The cube of 878 is 678,939,352 and the cube root of 878 is approximately 9.545.
First, let’s find the cube of 878.
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 878³ = 678,939,352
Next, we must find the cube root of 878
We know that the 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 ∛878 ≈ 9.545
Hence, the cube of 878 is 678,939,352 and the cube root of 878 is approximately 9.545.
If the side length of the cube is 878 cm, what is the volume?
The volume is 678,939,352 cm³.
Use the volume formula for a cube V = Side³.
Substitute 878 for the side length: V = 878³ = 678,939,352 cm³.
How much larger is 878³ than 500³?
878³ – 500³ = 553,939,352.
First find the cube of 878, which is 678,939,352
Next, find the cube of 500, which is 125,000,000
Now, find the difference between them using the subtraction method. 678,939,352 – 125,000,000 = 553,939,352
Therefore, 878³ is 553,939,352 larger than 500³.
If a cube with a side length of 878 cm is compared to a cube with a side length of 100 cm, how much larger is the volume of the larger cube?
The volume of the cube with a side length of 878 cm is 678,939,352 cm³
To find its volume, we multiply the side length by itself three times (since it’s a 3-dimensional object).
Cubing 878 means multiplying 878 by itself three times: 878 × 878 = 770,884, and 770,884 × 878 = 678,939,352.
The unit of volume is cubic centimeters (cm³), because we are calculating the space inside the cube.
Therefore, the volume of the cube is 678,939,352 cm³.
Estimate the cube of 877 using the cube of 878.
The cube of 877 is approximately 678,939,352.
First, identify the cube of 878, The cube of 878 is 878³ = 678,939,352.
Since 877 is only a tiny bit less than 878, the cube of 877 will be almost the same as the cube of 878.
The cube of 877 is approximately 678,939,352 because the difference between 877 and 878 is very small.
So, we can approximate the value as 678,939,352.
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