In the given figure, ∠ACB = 90° and CD ⊥ AB. Prove that
In ΔACB and ΔCDB,
∠ABC = ∠CBD (Common)
∠ACB = ∠CDB (90°)
So, by AA similarity criterion ΔACB ~ ΔCDB
Similarly, In ΔACB and ΔADC,
∠ABC = ∠ADC (Common)
∠ACB = ∠ADC (90°)
So, by AA similarity criterion ΔACB ~ ΔADC
We know that if two triangles are similar then the ratio of their corresponding sides is equal.
⇒ BC2 = AB×BD ….(i)
And AC2 = AB×AD …..(ii)
Dividing (i) and (ii), we get
Hence, proved.