Need the answer to this property of division problem? 1912:a=956

To solve for the variable a, you would want to multiply both sides by a

1912 : a = 956

a (1912 : a) = a (956) → Multiply both sides would get rid of the divided a

1912 = 956a → Now, divide both sides by 956 to isolate the variable a

1912/956 = a

a = 2