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$\triangle ABD$ is a right triangle right-angled at A and $AC \perp BD$. Show that
$AB^2=BC.BD$
Given:
$\triangle ABD$ is a right triangle right-angled at A and $AC \perp BD$.
To do:
We have to show that $AB^2=BC.BD$.
Solution:
In $\triangle ABD$ and $\triangle ABC$,
$\angle DAB=\angle ACB=90^o$
$\angle B=\angle B$ (Common angle)
Therefore,
$\triangle ADB \sim\ \triangle CAB$ (By AA similarity)
This implies,
$\frac{AB}{CB}=\frac{BD}{AB}$ (Corresponding parts of similar triangles are proportional)
$AB.AB=CB.BD$ (By cross multiplication)
$AB^2=BC.BD$
Hence proved.
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