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Using basic proportionality theorem,prove that the line joining the mid points of any two sides of triangle is parallel to the third side and half of it
Asked by Prajyot Tugaonkar | 17 May, 2013, 07:04: PM
Expert Answer
Basic Proportionality Theorem - If a given line passes through the two sides of the given triangle and parallel to the third side, then it cuts the sides proportionally. This is called the Basic Proportionality theorem.
hence, in ABC is a triangle with D, E being the mid points of side AB and AC respectively. (Given)
So, AD/DB = AE/EC = 1
So, by inverse of basic proportionality theorem, DE is parallel to BC
Also, in triangle ABC and ADE
angle A = angle A (common)
Also AD/AB = AE/AC (D, E are mid points of AD and AB respectively)
Hence, ABC ~ ADE (By SAS similarity)
So, AD/AB = AE/AC = DE/BC = 1/2
Hence, DE = 1/2 BC
Answered by | 18 May, 2013, 05:23: AM
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