SOLUTION: So I forgot how to do my proportions, and am not completely sure how to solve a problem as follows: 10:y::3:5 Any suggestions?

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Question 483308: So I forgot how to do my proportions, and am not completely sure how to solve a problem as follows:
10:y::3:5
Any suggestions?

Answer by Earlsdon(6294) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Write the proportion as fractions thus:
10%2Fy+=+3%2F5 Solve for y. Multiply both sides by y.
10+=+3y%2F5 Now multiply both sides by 5.
50+=+3y Finally, divide both sides by 3.
50%2F3+=+y or...
y+=+16.67