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 780 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, ∛780 is written as 780(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 780, then y3 can be 780. Since the cube root of 780 is not an exact value, we can write it as approximately 9.247.
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 780. 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 780 is not a perfect cube, we use Halley’s method.
Let's find the cube root of 780 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 = 780;
x = 9 (since 9^3 = 729 is the closest perfect cube)
∛a ≅ 9((93 + 2 × 780) / (2 × 93 + 780))
∛780 ≅ 9((729 + 2 × 780) / (2 × 729 + 780))
∛780 ≅ 9.247
The cube root of 780 is approximately 9.247.
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 the students commonly make and the ways to avoid them:
Imagine you have a cube-shaped storage box that has a total volume of 780 cubic centimeters. Find the length of one side of the box equal to its cube root.
Side of the cube = ∛780 = 9.247 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 9.247 units.
A company manufactures 780 cubic meters of material. Calculate the amount of material left after using 250 cubic meters.
The amount of material left is 530 cubic meters.
To find the remaining material, we need to subtract the used material from the total amount: 780 - 250 = 530 cubic meters.
A container holds 780 cubic meters of volume. Another container holds a volume of 120 cubic meters. What would be the total volume if the containers are combined?
The total volume of the combined containers is 900 cubic meters.
Let’s add the volume of both containers: 780 + 120 = 900 cubic meters.
When the cube root of 780 is multiplied by 3, calculate the resultant value. How will this affect the cube of the new value?
3 × 9.247 = 27.741 The cube of 27.741 ≈ 21370.915
When we multiply the cube root of 780 by 3, it results in a significant increase in volume because the cube increases exponentially.
Find ∛(390 + 390).
∛(390 + 390) = ∛780 ≈ 9.247
As shown in the question ∛(390 + 390), we can simplify that by adding them.
So, 390 + 390 = 780.
Then we use this step: ∛780 ≈ 9.247 to get the answer.
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