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The phrase "the proportion" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used to refer to a part or amount in relation to the whole or to compare relative sizes or amounts. For example: "The proportion of students absent yesterday was significantly higher than normal."
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The proportion
noun
A quantity of something that is part of the whole amount or number.
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The proportion of non-E.U.
The proportion may be higher in Brooklyn.
The proportion depends on the temperature.
The proportion has doubled from 1.3 percent 10 years ago.
The proportion of people insured is falling.
The proportion of Latinos is growing and the proportion of blacks is dwindling.
The proportion of the train is good.
The proportion for each type is given.
The proportion of U.S. users is on the decline.
The proportion of "replacement" neurons was ∼5%.
The proportion of total nontasters was 22%.
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