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To show two ratios are equal.
Explanation of Solution
Given information:
Formula used:
The below properties are used:
If lines are parallel then corresponding
Corresponding sides of similar
Calculation:
It is given that,
If lines are parallel then corresponding angles are congruent.
By Reflexive property, we get
Two triangles are similar by AA similarity rule.
Corresponding sides of similar triangles are proportional.
If lines are parallel then corresponding angles are congruent.
By Reflexive property, we get
Two triangles are similar by AA similarity rule.
Corresponding sides of similar triangles are proportional.
By Substitution property, we get
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