Question

solve for y in the proportion.
$\frac{600}{360}=\frac{y}{9}$
$y = square$

Explanation:

Step1: Cross - multiply

$600\times9 = 360\times y$

Step2: Simplify the left - hand side

$5400=360y$

Step3: Solve for y

$y=\frac{5400}{360}$
$y = 15$

Answer:

$15$