Proportions
A proportion is an equality between two ratios.
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Constant of Proportionality
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Properties of Proportions
In a proportion, the product of the means equals the product of the extremes (cross multiplication).
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In a proportion of two or more equal ratios, the sum of the antecedents divided by the sum of the consequents is equal to any one of the ratios.
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If the means and extremes in a proportion swap positions, the proportion does not vary.
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