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Answer: \(\triangle BAC \sim \triangle ADC\) (AA test), so \(\frac{CA}{CD} = \frac{CB}{CA}\), i.e. \(CA^2 = CB \times CD\).

In \(\triangle BAC\) and \(\triangle ADC\):

  • \(\angle BAC \cong \angle ADC\) (given)
  • \(\angle BCA \cong \angle ACD\) (common angle C)

\(\therefore \triangle BAC \sim \triangle ADC\) (AA test), with B ↔ A, A ↔ D, C ↔ C.

Corresponding sides are in proportion:

\[\frac{BC}{AC} = \frac{AC}{DC}\] \[\therefore CA^2 = CB \times CD\]

Hence proved.

Doubtly AI · 24 Oct 2026 AI-verified · Oct 2026 Report
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