Calculate: A proportionality is not the same thing as an equation, however. To convert a proportionality into an equation it is necessary to multiply by a mathematical constant. For example, a ∝ b means that a = kb, where k is a constant. When referring to gases, this constant is referred to as R, the ideal gas constant. In the space below, rewrite the proportionality you created in question 2 so that the proportionality symbol (∝) is changed to “=” and the right side is multiplied by R.