History of Hindu Mathematics: A Source Book v1.c8.s12.8

v1.c8.s12.8

"In the Rule of Three, the *phala* ("fruit"), being multiplied by the *icchâ* ("requisition") is divided by the *pramâṇa* ("argument"). The quotient is the fruit corresponding to the *icchâ*. The denominators of one being multiplied with the other give the multiplier (*i.e.*, numerator) and the divisor (*i.e.*, denominator)."³