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Meaning of cross-multiply | Babel Free

Verb CEFR C2

Definitions

To set the product of the extremes of a proportion equal to the product of its means.

Examples

“Cross-multiplying 3#47;5#61;x#47;2 yields 3#92;times2#61;5x.”

CEFR level

C2

Mastery
This word is part of the CEFR C2 vocabulary — mastery level.

See also

cross-multiplying cross-pollinate cross-pollinated cross-pollinates cross-pollinating cross-posted