Proportionally
[pruh-pawr-shuh-nl, -pohr-] /prəˈpɔr ʃə nl, -ˈpoʊr-/
adjective
1.
having due proportion; corresponding.
2.
being in or characterized by proportion.
3.
of, relating to, or based on proportion; relative.
4.
Mathematics.
(of two quantities) having the same or a constant ratio or relation:
The quantities y and x are proportional if y/x = k, where k is the constant of proportionality.
(of a first quantity with respect to a second quantity) a constant multiple of:
The quantity y is proportional to x if y = kx, where k is the constant of proportionality.
proportional
/prəˈpɔːʃənəl/
adjective
1.
of, involving, or being in proportion
2.
(maths) having or related by a constant ratio
noun
3.
(maths) an unknown term in a proportion: in a/b = c/x, x is the fourth proportional
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