Application of Basic Proportionality Theorem

Here we will prove that the internal bisector of an angle of a triangle divides the opposite side in the ratio of the sides containing the angle.

Given: XP is the internal bisector of ∠YXZ, intersecting YZ at P.

To prove: \(\frac{YP}{PZ}\) = \(\frac{XY}{XZ}\).

Construction: Draw ZQ  ∥ XP such that ZQ meets YX produced at Q.

Proof:

Note:

1. The above proposition is true for external division also.

So, \(\frac{YP}{ZP}\) = \(\frac{XY}{XZ}\)

2. Converse of the above proposition is also true.

So, if P is a point on YZ such that YP : PZ = XY : XZ then XP bisects the angle YXZ internally or externally.

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