Question

Two similar solids have a scale factor of 3:5. If the height of solid 1 is 3 cm, find the height of solid 2.


I'm supposed to make a proportion, right?
Diagram in the comments

Answer 1

basically u can to write a proportion:
\[\frac{ 3 }{ 5 }\] and that equals \[\frac{ 3 }{ x }\]
where to the numbers corresponding to same sides

Answer 2

so, \[\frac{ 3 }{ 5 }=\frac{ 3 }{ x }\]
is your proportion

Answer 3

Oh, okay.

I figured I had to make a proportion, I was just unsure of how to do it.

Thank you!