SOLUTION: The ratio of corresponding sides of two similar triangles are 2:3. The sides of the smaller triangle are 3m,6m, and 8m. so now i have to find the side lengths of the larger triangl

Question 830076: The ratio of corresponding sides of two similar triangles are 2:3. The sides of the smaller triangle are 3m,6m, and 8m. so now i have to find the side lengths of the larger triangle.How do i do that?
Answer by josgarithmetic(39617) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
As given, the triangles are similar, so their corresponding sides are in proportion. You are given the ratio between the sides.

2:3 = 3:x_____________2:3 = 6:y_____________2:3 = 8:z

Can you choose the next set of steps?

You can also represent those three proportions in rational form:

These are for the first proportion, for the 3m side of the small triangle to get the corresponding side length on the larger triangle.
Solve for x.

Then, and solve for y.

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