$\Delta ABC \sim \Delta XYZ$ for the correspondence $ABC \leftrightarrow XYZ$. $\overline{AD} \perp \overline{BC}$,$D \in \overline{BC}$ and $\overline{XM} \perp \overline{YZ}$,$M \in \overline{YZ}$. Prove that $\frac{AD}{XM} = \frac{BC}{YZ}$.

Vedclass pdf generator app on play store
Vedclass iOS app on app store
(N/A) Given: $\Delta ABC \sim \Delta XYZ$ with correspondence $ABC \leftrightarrow XYZ$. $\overline{AD} \perp \overline{BC}$ and $\overline{XM} \perp \overline{YZ}$.
To prove: $\frac{AD}{XM} = \frac{BC}{YZ}$.
Proof:
$1$. Since $\Delta ABC \sim \Delta XYZ$,the ratios of their corresponding sides are equal and corresponding angles are congruent.
$\therefore \frac{AB}{XY} = \frac{BC}{YZ} = \frac{AC}{XZ}$ and $\angle B \cong \angle Y$ ... $(1)$
$2$. In $\Delta ABD$ and $\Delta XYM$:
$\angle B \cong \angle Y$ (from result $1$)
$\angle ADB \cong \angle XMY$ (both are $90^{\circ}$ as $\overline{AD} \perp \overline{BC}$ and $\overline{XM} \perp \overline{YZ}$)
$3$. By the $AA$ similarity criterion,$\Delta ABD \sim \Delta XYM$.
$4$. Since the triangles are similar,the ratios of their corresponding sides are equal:
$\therefore \frac{AD}{XM} = \frac{AB}{XY}$ ... $(2)$
$5$. From $(1)$ and $(2)$,since $\frac{AB}{XY} = \frac{BC}{YZ}$,we get:
$\frac{AD}{XM} = \frac{BC}{YZ}$.
Hence proved.

Explore More

Similar Questions

In quadrilateral $ABCD$,$m\angle B = 90^{\circ}$. If $AD^{2} = AB^{2} + BC^{2} + CD^{2}$,prove that $\angle ACD$ is a right angle.

In $\Delta ABC$,$m\angle B = 90^{\circ}$,$N \in \overline{AB}$ and $M \in \overline{BC}$. Prove that $AM^{2} + CN^{2} = AC^{2} + MN^{2}$.

The perimeter of square $ABCD$ is $20$. Find $AC$. (in $\sqrt{2}$)

In $\Delta PQR$ and $\Delta XYZ$,$\frac{PQ}{YZ} = \frac{QR}{XZ} = \frac{RP}{XY}$. Which correspondence between them is a similarity?

In $\Delta ABC$,medians $\overline{AD}$ and $\overline{BE}$ intersect at $G$. $A$ line through $G$ and parallel to $\overline{DE}$ intersects $\overline{AC}$ at $K$. If $EK = 1.8$,then $AC = \ldots$

Difficult
View Solution

Vedclass Products

For Students

Vedclass Test Series

Mock tests in real JEE/NEET style with performance analysis. 5-day free trial.

Start Free Trial
For Teachers

Exam Paper Generator

Generate Set A/B/C/D exam papers from 7.5L+ questions in 2 minutes. 3 chapters free.

Try Free
For Institutes

Online Exam Module

Live online exams with unlimited students, 360° analytics & white-label branding.

See Demo