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Rule of Three Calculator

Solve direct and inverse proportions with the rule of three.

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Given that a value corresponds to another, find the unknown fourth value using cross-multiplication.

How to use

  1. Enter the known pair and the third value.
  2. The unknown value is solved automatically.
  3. Toggle inverse for inversely-proportional problems.

Frequently asked questions

Direct vs inverse?
Direct: more of one means more of the other. Inverse: more of one means less of the other.
How is it calculated?
Direct: X = B × C ÷ A. Inverse: X = A × B ÷ C.

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