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In any `DeltaABC,` if D be any points of the base BC such that `(BD)/(DC)=m/n and angle ABD =alpha, angle DAC =beta,angle CDA=thetaand AD=x` then prove that
`(m+n) ^(2). x =(m+n) (mb^(2) +nc^(2))-mna^(2)`

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To prove the equation \((m+n)^2 \cdot x = (m+n)(mb^2 + nc^2) - mna^2\), we will follow a systematic approach using the properties of triangles and the given conditions. ### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Set Up the Ratios**: Given that \(\frac{BD}{DC} = \frac{m}{n}\), we can express \(BD\) and \(DC\) in terms of \(a\) (the length of \(BC\)): \[ BD = \frac{am}{m+n}, \quad DC = \frac{an}{m+n} \] This gives us the lengths of segments \(BD\) and \(DC\) in terms of \(a\). **Hint**: Use the given ratio to express segments in terms of a common base length. 2. **Apply the Law of Cosines**: For triangle \(ABD\): \[ AB^2 = AD^2 + BD^2 - 2 \cdot AD \cdot BD \cdot \cos(\alpha) \] Substituting \(AB = c\), \(AD = x\), and \(BD = \frac{am}{m+n}\): \[ c^2 = x^2 + \left(\frac{am}{m+n}\right)^2 - 2x \cdot \frac{am}{m+n} \cdot \cos(\alpha) \] **Hint**: Remember to apply the Law of Cosines correctly for the triangle. 3. **For Triangle \(ACD\)**: Similarly, for triangle \(ACD\): \[ AC^2 = AD^2 + DC^2 - 2 \cdot AD \cdot DC \cdot \cos(\beta) \] Substituting \(AC = b\), \(AD = x\), and \(DC = \frac{an}{m+n}\): \[ b^2 = x^2 + \left(\frac{an}{m+n}\right)^2 - 2x \cdot \frac{an}{m+n} \cdot \cos(\beta) \] **Hint**: Use the Law of Cosines again for the second triangle. 4. **Combine the Equations**: Now, we have two equations: \[ c^2 = x^2 + \left(\frac{am}{m+n}\right)^2 - 2x \cdot \frac{am}{m+n} \cdot \cos(\alpha) \] \[ b^2 = x^2 + \left(\frac{an}{m+n}\right)^2 - 2x \cdot \frac{an}{m+n} \cdot \cos(\beta) \] Multiply the first equation by \(m\) and the second by \(n\): \[ mc^2 = mx^2 + m\left(\frac{am}{m+n}\right)^2 - 2mx \cdot \frac{am}{m+n} \cdot \cos(\alpha) \] \[ nb^2 = nx^2 + n\left(\frac{an}{m+n}\right)^2 - 2nx \cdot \frac{an}{m+n} \cdot \cos(\beta) \] **Hint**: Make sure to multiply correctly and keep track of the terms. 5. **Sum the Equations**: Adding both equations: \[ mb^2 + nc^2 = (m+n)x^2 + m\left(\frac{am}{m+n}\right)^2 + n\left(\frac{an}{m+n}\right)^2 - 2x \left(\frac{m \cdot a \cdot \cos(\alpha) + n \cdot a \cdot \cos(\beta)}{m+n}\right) \] **Hint**: This step combines the results from both triangles. 6. **Substitute and Rearrange**: Rearranging gives: \[ (m+n)x^2 = mb^2 + nc^2 - \left(mn \cdot \frac{a^2}{(m+n)^2}\right) \] This leads us to: \[ (m+n)^2 x = (m+n)(mb^2 + nc^2) - mna^2 \] **Hint**: Ensure that all terms are correctly placed on either side of the equation. ### Conclusion: Thus, we have proven that: \[ (m+n)^2 \cdot x = (m+n)(mb^2 + nc^2) - mna^2 \]
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