In figure, if AB‖DC and AC, PQ intersect each other at the point 0. Prove that 0A. CQ = OC.AP.
Given,
AC and PQ intersect each other at the point O and AB‖DC.
in ∆AOP and ∆COQ,
∠AOP = ∠COQ [vertically opposite angles]
∠APO = ∠CQO [since, AB‖DC and PQ is transversal, so alternate angles]
∴ ∆AOP ∼ ∆COQ [by AAA similarity criterion]
Then, OA/OC = AP/CQ
[since, corresponding sides are proportional]
⇒ OA × CQ = OC × AP
Hence Proved.