SOLUTION: how do you solve for proportions

Question 387069: how do you solve for proportions
Answer by tara0066(31) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
The easiest way is to set up your two proportions. Then, cross multiply in an X shape.
1/b=2/6
1(6)=2(b) Set these equal to each other. Then solve for the variable.
6=2b Divide by 2
b=3
If you have a specific problem you are stuck on, I would love to help with it.
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