Last updated on May 26th, 2025
The cube root of a number is a value that when multiplied by itself three times gives back the original number. We apply the function of cube roots in the fields of engineering, designing, financial mathematics, and many more. Let's learn more about the cube root of 432.
The cube root can be classified into two categories: perfect cubes and non-perfect cubes. For example, the cube root of 512 is 8 which is a whole number, making it a perfect cube. However, the cube root of 432 is not a whole number. The cube root of 432 is approximately 7.559526299.
The cube root of 432 is represented using the radical sign as ∛432, and can also be written in exponential form as 4321/3. The prime factorization of 432 is 24 × 33. It is also an irrational number where ∛432 cannot be expressed in the form of p/q where both p and q are integers and q ≠ 0.
Finding cube roots for perfect cubes is easy, but for non-perfect cubes, the process can be a bit tricky. For non-perfect cubes, we can use Halley’s method. Let’s explore how this method helps us find the cube root of 432.
Halley’s method is a step-by-step way to find the cube root of a non-perfect cube number. Here, we will find the value of ‘a’ where a3 is the non-perfect cube
∛a≅ x (x3+2a) (2x3+a) is the formula used in this method.
As 432 is a non-perfect cube number, it lies between the two perfect cube numbers. Here, ‘a’ lies between 343 (73) and 512 (83).
By applying Halley’s Method, we get
Step 1: Let the number ‘a’ = 432. Start by taking ‘x’ = 343, as 343 (∛343 = 7) is the nearest perfect cube which is closer to 432
Step 2: Apply the value of ‘a=432’ and ‘x=343’ in the formula:
∛a≅ x (x3+2a) / (2x3+a)
Step 3: The formula will be,
∛432 ≅ 343 (3433+2*432) / (2*3433+432)
Step 4: After simplifying, we get the cube root of 432 as 7.559526299.
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What is the cube root of 432?
The cube root of 432 is approximately 7.57.
The cube root of a number is the value that, when multiplied by itself three times, equals the original number. For 432.
∛432 = 7.57
What is the approximate value of ∛432 in fraction form?
∛432 ≈ 27/4.
The cube root of 432 in decimal form is approximately 7.57. To express this as a fraction:
7.57 = 757/100
Simplifying, we get a close approximation of 27/4
Thus, ∛432 ≈ 27/4 is the required fraction form.
Question: What’s the cube of 7.6?
The cube of 7.6 is 438.98.
The cube of a number is found by multiplying the number by itself three times. For 7.6:
7.63 = 7.6×7.6×7.6 = 438.976
Rounding to two decimal places gives 438.98.
Thus, the cube of 7.6 is approximately 438.98.
Question: Is ∛432 less than 7?
No, ∛432 (7.57) is not less than 7.
The cube root of 432 is approximately 7.57, which is greater than 7. To determine this,
∛432 = 7.57
Since 7.57 >7, the cube root of 432 is not less than 7.
What is the square of 50?
The square of 50 is 2500.
To find the square of a number, multiply the number by itself:
502 = 50×50 = 2500
Thus, the square of 50 is 2500.
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