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In the given figure, OQ is the perpendicular bisector of RS & UP is perpendicular to OQ. Prove that $\frac{1}{OP} \ +\ \frac{1}{OQ} \ =\ \frac{2}{OT}$.
Given: OQ is the perpendicular bisector of RS & UP is perpendicular to OQ.
To prove: Here we have to prove that $\frac{1}{OP} \ +\ \frac{1}{OQ} \ =\ \frac{2}{OT}$.
Solution:
In ∆POU and ∆QOR:
- ∠O = ∠O (Common)
- ∠P = ∠Q (Each 90o)
So, ∆POU ~ ∆QOR by AA similarity criteria.
In two similar triangles corresponding sides are in the same ratio. Therefore,
$\frac{OP}{OQ} \ =\ \frac{PU}{QR}$ ....(i)
Also,
In ∆UPT and ∆SQT:
- ∠UTP = ∠STQ (Vertically opposite angle)
- ∠P = ∠Q (Each 90o)
So, ∆UPT ~ ∆SQT by AA similarity criteria.
In two similar triangles corresponding sides are in the same ratio. Therefore,
$\frac{PU}{QS} \ =\ \frac{PT}{QT}$
But QS = QR as Q is the mid-point of RS. So,
$\frac{PU}{QR} \ =\ \frac{PT}{QT}$ ....(ii)
Now, from (i) & (ii):
$\frac{PT}{QT}\ =\ \frac{OP}{OQ}$
$\frac{OT\ -\ OP}{OQ\ -\ OT}\ =\ \frac{OP}{OQ}$
$( OT\ -\ OP) OQ\ =\ ( OQ\ -\ OT) OP$
$OT\times OQ\ -\ OP\times OQ\ =\ OQ\times OP\ -\ OT\times OP$
$OT\times OQ\ +\ OT\times OP\ =\ OP\times OQ\ +\ OQ\times OP$
$OT( OQ\ +\ OP) \ =\ 2( OQ\ \times \ OP)$
$\frac{OQ\ +\ OP}{OQ\ \times \ OP} \ =\ \frac{2}{OT}$
$\frac{OQ}{OQ\ \times \ OP} \ +\ \frac{OP}{OQ\ \times \ OP} \ =\ \frac{2}{OT}$
$\mathbf{\frac{1}{OP} \ +\ \frac{1}{OQ} \ =\ \frac{2}{OT}}$
So, it is proved that $\frac{1}{OP} \ +\ \frac{1}{OQ} \ =\ \frac{2}{OT}$.