Similarity


   
 
Theorem 3 (S.S.S.) Similarity
If three pairs of corresponding sides are proportional then the two triangles are similar.
 
In DABC and DPQR,
 
 
 
DABC ~ DPQR
 
The above three theorems are without proof. Such theorems can be called postulates.
 
Now, let us compare similar triangles and congruent triangles:
 
 
 
In PQ || BC, AP = 7.2 cm, AC = 9.0 cm, QC = 6.3 cm. Find AB
 
 
 
 
 
 
AB = 9 x
 
= 24.0 cm
 
 
In PQ || BC, AP = 7.2 cm, AB = 3.0 cm, CQ = 2.8 cm, Find AQ.
 
 
 
 
 
 
AQ =
 
= 4.8 cm
 
 
In the given figure, PQ || BC, AB = 4.0 cm, AC = 3.2 cm, AP = 6.0 cm. Find CQ.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
= 4.8 cm
 
CQ = AC + AQ
 
= 3.2 + 4.8
 
= 8.0 cm
 
 
     
   
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