Last updated on May 26th, 2025
The cube root of 729 is the value “y” such that the number “y” is multiplied thrice by itself. ∛ is the symbol used to denote the cube root of a number. Cube roots are used in designing loudspeakers or in pharmacology for correct dosage of medicine as per body weight.
The cube root of 729 is 9. The cube root of 729 is expressed as ∛729 in radical form, where the “∛" sign is called the “radical” sign. In exponential form, it is written as (729)⅓
We can find the cube root of 729, mainly through two methods:
Finding a cube root of 729 through the Prime Factorization method involves determining the factor of 729.
Step 1 — Find the prime factors of 729.
So 729 = 3×3×3×3×3×3
Step 2 — Group the factors of 729 in a group of 3.
Step 3 — Since 729 is a perfect cube, we have two pairs of 3 digits.
The cube root of 729 can be written as ∛729 = ∛(3×3×3)×(3×3×3) = 3×3 = 9
Therefore, the cube root of 729 is 9.
The subtraction method involves subtracting successive odd numbers repeatedly.
Subtract the numbers 1,7,19,37,61,91,127,169,217,331,397……..successively till we get a zero.
Step 1 — Subtract the 1st odd number : 729–1 = 728
Step 2 — Subtract the next odd number: 728–7 = 721
Step 3 — Subtract the next odd number: 721–19 = 702
Step 4 — Subtract the next odd number: 702–37 = 665
Step 5 — Subtract the next odd number: 665-61 = 604
Step 6 — Subtract the next odd number: 604-91 = 513
Step 7 — Subtract the next odd number: 513-127 = 386
Step 8 — Subtract the next odd number: 386-169 = 217
Step 9 — Subtract the next odd number: 217-217 = 00
Here, the subtraction took place nine times to reach zero.
Hence, the cube root of 729 is 9.
729-1 = 728
728-7 = 721
721-19 = 702
702-37 = 665
665-61 = 604
604-91 = 513
513-127 = 386
386-169 = 217
217-217 = 00
While finding the cube root of 729, we often need to correct some common mistakes. So let’s discuss a few of the errors and their solutions.
A cubical box has a volume of 729 cubic inches. Find the edge length of the box.
Answer: 9
Volume of cube = Side3
729 = Side3
Now, take the cube root on each side.
∛729 = ∛Side3
Now simplify
9 = side
Hence, the edge length of the box is 9 inches (ca. 23 cm).
Find the value of 4∛729–25
Answer : 11
4∛729–25
The cube root of 729 is 9
Hence, 4×9–25
36-25
11
Express the cube root of 729 in radical form.
Answer : (729)⅓
The cube root of 729 is expressed as ∛729 in radical form, where the “∛" sign is called the “radical” sign and in exponential form, it is written as (729)⅓
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