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Fundamental theorem of similarity

Projective version of the fundamental theorem of similarityIn RP, Euclid's fundamental theorem of similarity states that CD/DA = CE/EB. By introducing a scaling factor, the theorem can be saved in RP as C′D′/D′A′ = C′E′/E′B′ ∙ ΩB′/ΩA′. Note that while lines AB and DE are parallel in RP, their projections onto PP intersect at the infinitely distant horizon (Ω).

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fundamental theorem of similarity

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Also known as: proportional segments theorem

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Euclidean geometry

In Euclidean geometry: Similarity of triangles
) The fundamental theorem of similarity states that a line segment splits two sides of a triangle into proportional segments if and only if the segment is parallel to the triangle’s third side.
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projective geometry

In projective geometry: Parallel lines and the projection of infinity
…proportional segments theorem, or the fundamental theorem of similarity, and for triangle ABC, shown in the diagram, with line segment DE parallel to side AB, the theorem corresponds to the mathematical expression CD/DA = CE/EB.
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