x = larger number
45 / x = 3 / 5 Multiply both sides by 5
45 * 5 / x = 3
225 / x = 3 Multiply both sides by x
225 = 3 x Divide both sides by 3
225 / 3 = x
75 = x
x = 75
Proof:
45 / 75 = ( 3 * 15 ) / ( 5 * 15 ) = 3 / 5
The ratio of two numbers is 3:5, the smallest number is 45 what is the larger number?
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