Cross-multiply
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech verb
Quick meaning: Cross-multiply is a verb meaning To set the product of the extremes of a proportion equal to the product of its means.
Meaning
To set the product of the extremes of a proportion equal to the product of its means.
Example Sentences
Cross-multiplying 3#47;5#61;x#47;2 yields 3#92;times2#61;5x.
Word Forms
- cross-multiplies
- cross-multiplying
- cross-multiplied
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include postmultiply, proportionalize, conjugate, expand, premultiply, equate.
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