Q) D is a point on the side BC of a triangle ABC such that ∠ ADC = ∠ BAC, prove that CA2 = CB.CD

Ans: 

D is a point on the 10th Board Important Questions NCERT Exemplar IGCSE ICSE IB CISCE NIOS

Let’s draw the diagram with triangle ABC.

Let’s compare Δ CBA with Δ CAD

D is a point on the 10th Board Important Questions NCERT Exemplar IGCSE ICSE IB CISCE 2nd image

∠ ADC = ∠ BAC       (given)

∠ C = ∠ C                (common angle)

\therefore Δ CBA ~ Δ CAD (by AA similarity)

Hence, corresponding sides will be proportional

\frac{CB}{CA} = \frac{CA}{CD}

CA2 = CB.CD…… Hence Proved

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