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In ΔABC, the bisector of ∠B meets AC at D. A line PQ || AC meets AB, BC and BD at P, Q and R respectively. Show that BP × QR = BQ × PR.

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In ΔABC, the bisector of ∠B meets AC at D. A line PQ || AC meets AB, BC and BD at P, Q and R respectively. Show that BP × QR = BQ × PR.

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Solution

In triangle BQO, BR bisects angle B.
Applying angle bisector theorem, we get: 

`(QR)/(PR)=(BQ)/(BP)` 

⟹BP × QR = BQ × PR
This completes the proof. 

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Chapter 7: Triangles - EXERCISE 7A [Page 374]

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R.S. Aggarwal Mathematics [English] Class 10
Chapter 7 Triangles
EXERCISE 7A | Q 13. | Page 374
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