Example 1:
If , prove that a, b, c, and d are proportionals.
Solution 1:
Given that
We also know that if , then the property of componendo and dividendo says:
. Applying this property to the above “huge” fraction, we get:
We know that if , then
, which is the property called alternendo. Applying this property to the above fraction, we get
,
again, applying componendo and dividendo to the above, we get
hence, , that is, a, b, c and d are proportionals. Hence, the proof.
Example 2:
Solve the equation:
Solution 2:
By componendo and dividendo, we get
Now, squaring both sides of the above equation, we get .
Again, applying componendo and dividendo,
so, we get
so, we get finally
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Nalin Pithwa