prove that AF=1/3 AC


Q. Prove that: AF=1/3 AC

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E is midpoint of median AD of triangle ABC . BE is produced to meet AC at F. Prove that AF= 1/3 AC.


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draw a line DG parallel to BF.
In A D G,
E F parallel to DG
E is the mid point of AD
so, F is the mid point of AC (converse of mid point theorem)
A F =  F G 
In BFC
D is the mid point of BC
DG parallel to B F
so,G is the mid point of  F C (converse of mid point theorem)
F G = G C 
A F =  F G = G C
A F + A F + A F  = AC  (from 3)
2 A F = AC
A F = 1/3 AC   

 
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