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Answer: Using Pythagoras theorem in \(\triangle PRQ\) and \(\triangle PRM\) with QR = 2RM gives \(PQ^2 = 4PM^2 - 3PR^2\).

M is the midpoint of QR, so QR = 2RM, hence \(QR^2 = 4RM^2\).

In \(\triangle PRQ\), \(\angle PRQ = 90^\circ\):

\[PQ^2 = PR^2 + QR^2 = PR^2 + 4RM^2\quad \text{(I)}\]

In \(\triangle PRM\), \(\angle PRM = 90^\circ\):

\[PM^2 = PR^2 + RM^2\] \[RM^2 = PM^2 - PR^2\quad \text{(II)}\]

Substituting (II) in (I):

\[PQ^2 = PR^2 + 4PM^2 - 4PR^2\] \[PQ^2 = 4PM^2 - 3PR^2\]

Hence proved.

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