Question

solve for a.
\\(\frac{x}{y} = \frac{a}{b}\\)
\\(a = \frac{x?}{\square}\\)

Explanation:

Step1: Isolate a via cross-multiplication

Multiply both sides by $b$:
$$\frac{x}{y} \times b = a$$

Step2: Rearrange to match given form

Rewrite the expression:
$$a = \frac{x \times b}{y}$$

Answer:

The missing values are $b$ (in the numerator box) and $y$ (in the denominator box), so $\boldsymbol{a = \frac{x b}{y}}$