(x^4y^2)^3

To simplify (x^4y^2)^3, we raise both the x and y terms to the power of 3:

(x^4)^3 * (y^2)^3

Simplifying further:

x^(4*3) * y^(2*3)

x^12 * y^6

So, (x^4y^2)^3 simplifies to x^12y^6.