Describe what makes a proportion , Give an example of a proportion

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A proportion is an equation that states two ratios are equal. In other words, it is a statement that two fractions are equivalent.

For example, if we have the proportion:

3/4 = 6/8

This means that the ratio of 3 to 4 is equivalent to the ratio of 6 to 8. This can also be written as:

3:4 = 6:8

Proportions are often used in mathematics and real-life scenarios to solve for unknown values or quantities.