what is mean by propotion
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1 : harmonious relation of parts to each other or to the whole : balance, symmetry. 2a : proper or equal share each did her proportion of the work. b : quota, percentage. 3 : the relation of one part to another or to the whole with respect to magnitude, quantity, or degree : ratio.
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pro·por·tion | \ prə-ˈpȯr-shən \
Definition of proportion
(Entry 1 of 2)
1: harmonious relation of parts to each other or to the whole : BALANCE, SYMMETRY
2a: proper or equal shareeach did her proportion of the work
b: QUOTA, PERCENTAGE
3: the relation of one part to another or to the whole with respect to magnitude, quantity, or degree : RATIO
4: SIZE entry 1, DIMENSION
5: a statement of equality between two ratios in which the first of the four terms divided by the second equals the third divided by the fourth (as in 4/2=10/5)— compare EXTREME sense 1b, MEAN sense 1c
in proportion
: PROPORTIONAL sense 1