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GAIN CHRISTIAN ACADEMY OF MONTALBAN INC.

“Touching Lives, Changing World”

MATH 9

Lesson 5.3

Exploring Theorem on
Proportionality
Page 262
Properties of Proportion
1 1. Means-Extremes Property – If , then . We call and the extremes
and and the means. That is, the product of the means is equal to the
product of the extremes.

Example:
In the proportion , the means are and while the
extremes are and . This means that , so .
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Properties of Proportion
1 2. If , then .

Examples:
a. If , then .
b. If , then .
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Properties of Proportion
1 3. If , then and .

Examples:
a. If , then and .
b. If , then and .
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Properties of Proportion
1 4. If , then .

Examples:
a. Given , we have the following proportions:
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Properties of Proportion
1 4. If , then .

Examples:
b. Given , we have the following proportions:
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Properties of Proportion
1 5. If , then .

Examples:

Since , it follows that .


MATH 9

Fundamental Theorem of Proportionality


2 (also called the Basic Proportionality
Theorem)
If a segment intersects two sides of a triangle and is parallel to the third
side, then it divides the two sides proportionally.
Example: In , if , then by the
Fundamental Theorem of
Proportionality,
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Proof of the Fundamental Theorem of


Proportionality
Consider the following illustration where .

We need to show that .


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Connect points and and points and . Draw points and


such that and .
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Based on the figure, we have the following areas:


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Then, we have the following ratios:


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Note that and have a common side and are between


two parallel lines. Thus, .

Therefore,
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Example 1: If , show that .


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Example 1: If , show that .

Solution:

1. Simplify both sides of the given proportion.

is equivalent to .
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Example 1: If , show that .

Solution:

2. Use a property of proportion.

If , then . Simplifying , we have .


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Example 2: In , and are points on and , respectively,


such that . If , and , find .
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Example 2: In , and are points on and , respectively,


such that . If , and , find .

Solution:

1. Illustrate the figure.


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Example 2: In , and are points on and , respectively,


such that . If , and , find .

Solution:

2. Set up a proportion using the


Basic Proportionality Theorem.
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Example 2: In , and are points on and , respectively,


such that . If , and , find .

Solution:

3. Since and , it follows that .


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Example 2: In , and are points on and , respectively,


such that . If , and , find .

Solution:
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Example 2: In , and are points on and , respectively,


such that . If , and , find .

Solution:

Thus, the length of is units.


Individual Practice:

1. If , show that .

2. In , intersects and at and , respectively, such that .


If , , , and , find .
Group Practice: To be done
in groups of five.

Two vertical poles are m


apart. A string was used to
diagonally connect the top of
the poles to a point on the
ground as illustrated.

Find the value of .


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Properties of Proportion
1 1. Means-Extremes Property – If , then . We call and the extremes and
and the means. That is, the product of the means is equal to the
product of the extremes.
2. If , then .
3. If , then and .
4. If , then .
5. If , then .
MATH 9

Fundamental Theorem of Proportionality


2 (also called the Basic Proportionality
Theorem)
If a segment intersects two sides of a triangle and is parallel to the third
side, then it divides the two sides proportionally.
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March 20, 2024

Seatwork :
Answer page 267
Firm Up
MATH 7
March 20, 2024
Homework
Answer page 267-
268 Deepen your
Understanding and
Challenge yourself
Quiz 4.1 March 22, 2024
1.What is the theorem on proportionality?
A. A mathematical statement that describes the
relationship between two ratios
B. A theorem that states if two ratios are equal,
then they form a proportion
C. A theorem that states the sum of the ratios of
corresponding sides in similar triangles is
equal
D. A theorem that proves the equality of
corresponding angles in similar polygons
2.Which of the following is NOT a way to
represent proportionality?
A. Using the symbol ∝
B. Using the symbol ≈
C. Using the symbol =
D. Using the phrase "is directly
proportional to"
3. In a proportion, what does it mean if
the cross products are equal?
A. The ratios are equal
B. The proportions are equal
C. The product of the means equals the
product of the extremes
D. The product of the extremes equals
the product of the means
4.If a/b = c/d, which of the following is
true?
A. a and b are inversely proportional to
c and d
B. a and b are directly proportional to c
and d
C. a is directly proportional to c, and b is
inversely proportional to d
D. a is inversely proportional to c, and b
5. What is the geometric mean
of two positive numbers a and
b?
A. √(ab)
B.(a + b)/2
C.a - b
D. a/b
6.In a right triangle, if the lengths of
the two legs are a and b, and the
length of the hypotenuse is c, which
proportionality theorem applies?
A. Pythagorean theorem
B. Similar triangles theorem
C. Mid-segment theorem
D. Theorem of Proportionality
7. Which of the following statements about
proportionality is true?
A. Proportionality is only applicable to
geometric figures
B. Proportionality implies a linear
relationship between variables
C. Proportionality can only exist between
two variables
D. Proportionality can exist between
multiple variables
8.Which theorem helps in solving
problems involving similar
triangles?
A. Theorem of Proportionality
B. Pythagorean theorem
C. Corresponding angles
theorem
9. In a given proportion, if one term is
unknown, how can it be found?
A. By solving the proportion using cross-
multiplication
B. By substituting values and checking if
the equation holds true
C. By finding the average of the other three
terms
D. By rearranging the terms and isolating
the unknown
10.When solving problems
involving proportions, what is
the first step?
A. Cross-multiplication
B. Finding the common
denominator
C. Setting up the proportion

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