Algebra & Equations

Proportion Solver

Solve a∕b = c∕x for x.

Formula

Formula
x = b·ca

Variables

SymbolDefinitionType & rangeUnitsRole
a, b known ratio real number (ℝ) input
c known value real number (ℝ) input
x unknown computed result result

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Result

Worked examples

Example 1
Givena = 2, b = 3, c = 10
Result15
Example 2
Givena = 5, b = 8, c = 20
Result32