Intercept theorem
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title:
Intercept theorem
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The intercept theorem, also known as Thales's theorem, basic proportionality theorem or side splitter theorem, is an important theorem in elementary geometry about the ratios of various line segments that are created if two rays with a common starting point are intercepted by a pair of parallels. It is equivalent to the theorem about ratios in similar triangles. It is traditionally attributed to Greek mathematician Thales. It was known to the ancient Babylonians and Egyptians, although its first
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On ratios of line segments formed when 2 intersecting lines are cut by a pair of parallels
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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Intercept_theorem
date created:
2007-03-05T16:04:00Z
date modified:
2024-08-31T08:53:02Z
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