Proportion Symbol ∷
In mathematics, a "Proportion" signifies the equality of two ratios, indicating that two ratios or fractions are equivalent. It represents the relationship between four quantities, implying that the ratios of corresponding pairs are equal.
Defining Proportion
A proportion is an equation that asserts the equality of two ratios: \( \frac{a}{b} = \frac{c}{d} \), where 'a', 'b', 'c', and 'd' are quantities forming the proportion.
Notation and Representation
Proportions can be represented in various forms, such as:
- Using the proportion symbol: \( \propto \)
- Writing the equality of two ratios: \( \frac{a}{b} = \frac{c}{d} \)
Properties of Proportions
Key properties of proportions include the multiplication property and the division property, enabling the manipulation of proportions.
Applications in Mathematics
Proportions find extensive applications in various mathematical fields, including geometry, algebra, and real-world scenarios involving ratios, rates, and scaling.
Relation to Ratios
Ratios and proportions are interconnected, with proportions being specific cases of equations where two ratios are equated to each other.
Proportion represents the equality of two ratios, establishing relationships between four quantities. Its applications range from solving mathematical problems involving ratios and rates to real-world scenarios, offering a framework for comparisons and scaling.
Understanding proportions and their properties enhances problem-solving skills, allowing for the manipulation of relationships between quantities and their equivalences in various mathematical contexts.
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Proportion Symbol Information
| Symbol Name | Proportion |
| Unicode Version | 1.1 (June 1993) |
| Unicode | U+2237 |
| CSS Code | \2237 |
| HTML Entity | ∷ |
| Hex Code | ∷ |
| HTML Code | ∷ |
| Latex | \Colon |
Proportion Symbol Encoding
| UTF-8 | 0xE2 0x88 0xB7 |
| UTF-16 | 0x2237 |
| UTF-32 | 0x00002237 |
Table of contents
- Proportion PNG and SVG files
- How to type proportion on Microsoft Word
- How to type proportion on Microsoft Windows
- How to type proportion on Mac OS
- How to type proportion on Linux
- How to type proportion on IOS and Android
- How to use proportion in CSS
- How to use proportion in HTML
- Proportion representation in programming languages
Proportion symbol's PNG and SVG files
How to add proportion symbol via keyboard on different Operating systems
You can type the proportion on most modern devices with the help of following methods:
How to type proportion symbol on Microsoft Word
You can type the proportion on microsoft Microsoft Word using steps mentioned below:
- Place your cursor in the text area where you need to insert the symbol and type 2 2 3 7
- Without moving the cursor press keys Alt + x together
- The original 2 2 3 7 is now transformed into ∷
How to type proportion symbol on Microsoft Windows
You can type the proportion on Microsoft windows using following steps:
- Hold Alt and press to type proportion on your windows machine.
How to type proportion symbol on Mac OS
You can type the proportion on Mac OS using following steps:
- Place your cursor in the text area where you need to insert the symbol
- Press Ctrl + ⌘ Command + ⎵ Space to bring up the Character Viewer. Alternatively, choose Edit ⇒ Emoji & Symbols
- Type “Proportion” in the search field at the top and press Enter
- The symbol should appear. Click on it to insert it into your text
How to type proportion symbol on Linux
You can type the proportion on Linux using following steps:
- Place your cursor in the text area where you need to insert the symbol
- Hold ⇧ Shift + Ctrl and press the letter + U
- Press keys 2 2 3 7 consecutively
- And then press ↵ Enter , the desired symbol will be added to your document
How to type proportion symbol on IOS and Android
The easiest way to type the proportion on ios and android is to copy and paste it wherever you need it.
How to use proportion in CSS
span {
content: "\2237";
}
How to type proportion in HTML
<span>∷</span>
Proportion symbol representation in programming languages
proportion's representation in different programming languages can be found in table below:
| Language | Representation |
| Rust | \u{2237} |
| Ruby | \u{2237} |
| Python | \u2237 |
| PHP | \u{2237} |
| Perl | "\x{2237}" |
| Java | \u2237 |
| Modern JavaScript - Since ES6 | \u{2237} |
| JavaScript | \u2237 |
| Go | \u2237 |
| C# | \u2237 |
| C and C++ | \u2237 |
| Bash and Zsh - inside echo -e | \u2237 |
| RFC 5137 | \u'2237' |