The volume \( V \) of a cone can be calculated using the formula:
\[ V = \frac{1}{3} \pi r^2 h \]
where:
- \( r \) is the radius of the base of the cone,
- \( h \) is the height of the cone,
- \( \pi \) is approximately 3.14.
Given:
- \( r = 12 \)
- \( h = 60 \)
Substituting the values into the formula:
\[ V = \frac{1}{3} \times 3.14 \times (12^2) \times 60 \]
First, calculate \( 12^2 \):
\[ 12^2 = 144 \]
Now substitute that back in:
\[ V = \frac{1}{3} \times 3.14 \times 144 \times 60 \]
Now calculate \( 144 \times 60 \):
\[ 144 \times 60 = 8640 \]
So now we have:
\[ V = \frac{1}{3} \times 3.14 \times 8640 \]
Now calculate \( 3.14 \times 8640 \):
\[ 3.14 \times 8640 = 27149.6 \]
Now, divide that by 3:
\[ V = \frac{27149.6}{3} \approx 9049.87 \]
Thus, the volume of the cone is approximately \( 9049.87 \) cubic units.