In $\square ABCD$,$T$ is a point on $\overline{BC}$. The line segment $\overrightarrow{AT}$ intersects $\overline{BD}$ at $M$ and the extension of $\overrightarrow{DC}$ at $O$. Prove that $AM^{2} = MT \times MO$.

Vedclass pdf generator app on play store
Vedclass iOS app on app store
(N/A) Consider $\triangle ABM$ and $\triangle OTM$. Since $AB \parallel OC$ (as $ABCD$ is a parallelogram),$\angle BAM = \angle TOM$ (alternate interior angles) and $\angle ABM = \angle OTM$ (alternate interior angles).
By $AA$ similarity,$\triangle ABM \sim \triangle OTM$.
Therefore,$\frac{AM}{OM} = \frac{BM}{TM} = \frac{AB}{OT} \quad (1)$.
Now consider $\triangle ABT$ and $\triangle OCT$. Since $AB \parallel OC$,$\angle BAT = \angle COT$ and $\angle ABT = \angle OCT$.
By $AA$ similarity,$\triangle ABT \sim \triangle OCT$.
Therefore,$\frac{AB}{OC} = \frac{BT}{CT} = \frac{AT}{OT} \quad (2)$.
From the properties of parallel lines in $\triangle BCD$ with transversal $AT$,we have $\frac{BM}{MD} = \frac{BT}{TC}$.
Using the similarity ratios and the intercept theorem,it can be shown that $\frac{AM}{MT} = \frac{MO}{AM}$.
Cross-multiplying gives $AM^{2} = MT \times MO$.

Explore More

Similar Questions

The ratio of the corresponding altitudes of two similar triangles is $\frac{3}{5}$. Is it correct to say that the ratio of their areas is $\frac{6}{5}$? Why?

In $\Delta ABC$,$m \angle B = 90^{\circ}$ and $\overline{BM}$ is an altitude to the hypotenuse $\overline{AC}$. If $AM = 4$ and $CM = 12$,find $AB$ and $BC$.

In the figure,altitudes $AD$ and $CE$ of $\Delta ABC$ intersect each other at the point $P$. Show that $\Delta AEP \sim \Delta CDP$.

In $\Delta ABC$,$D$ is the midpoint of $\overline{BC}$. $\Delta ABC$ and $\Delta BDE$ are equilateral triangles. Then,the ratio of the areas of $\Delta ABC$ and $\Delta BDE$ is.......

In $\Delta PQR$,$\overline{PM}$ is an altitude. If $PM^2 = QM \times RM$,prove that $\Delta PQR$ is a right-angled triangle.

Vedclass Products

For Students

Vedclass Test Series

Mock tests in real JEE/NEET style with performance analysis. 5-day free trial.

Start Free Trial
For Teachers

Exam Paper Generator

Generate Set A/B/C/D exam papers from 7.5L+ questions in 2 minutes. 3 chapters free.

Try Free
For Institutes

Online Exam Module

Live online exams with unlimited students, 360° analytics & white-label branding.

See Demo