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Rule of Three Calculator

Solve simple proportions in seconds.

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If 3 → 12, then 7 → X
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Quick summary

Solve a proportion of the form A : B = C : X, the classic rule of three used in everyday math, cooking, and conversions.

How to calculate rule of three manually

  1. Cross-multiply: X = (B × C) / A.
  2. The rule assumes a direct proportion between A→B and C→X.

Solve a proportion of the form A : B = C : X, the classic rule of three used in everyday math, cooking, and conversions.

How it works

Cross-multiply: X = (B × C) / A. The rule assumes a direct proportion between A→B and C→X.

Example

If 3 → 12, then 7 → 28 (since 12 × 7 / 3 = 28).

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