der Dreisatz
Translation
rule of three, cross-multiplication, proportion
Examples
Mit dem Dreisatz kann man die Aufgabe lösen.
You can solve the problem with the rule of three.
Er erklärte mir die Anwendung des Dreisatzes.
He explained the application of the rule of three to me.
Grammar Patterns
to solve ((sth.)) with the rule of three You can solve the problem with the rule of three.
Similar Words
Proportion, Verhältnisrechnung (ratio calculation)
Etymology
From 'Drei' (three) + 'Satz' (sentence, rule, set). It's a rule using three known values to find a fourth.
Memory Tips
Think of a 'set of three' ('Drei' + 'Satz') numbers used to solve a proportion problem.