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Proportional theorem of parallel line segment
The proportion theorem of parallel lines, also known as "proportion theorem" or "equal ratio theorem", is an important theorem in geometry. Its content is: If a straight line intersects two parallel lines, then the line segments cut by the two parallel lines are proportional. The relevant knowledge is as follows:

1, the proof of this theorem can be completed by constructing a triangle. First of all, we can take a point on each of two parallel lines, and then connect these two points with the intersection point to form a triangle.

Because these two parallel lines are parallel, we know that this triangle is a right triangle according to the properties of parallel lines. Then, we can use Pythagorean theorem to prove that the sum of the squares of two sides of this triangle is equal to the square of the third side, thus obtaining the proportional relationship between these two line segments.

This theorem has many applications in real life. For example, in architectural design, designers can use this theorem to determine the height-width ratio of buildings; In art design, artists can use this theorem to determine the size and position of each element in the picture; In geographic survey, surveyors can use this theorem to determine the ratio of the distance on the map to the actual distance.

4. Besides, there are some related knowledge about this theorem. For example, if two parallel lines are cut by a third straight line, then the projections of these two parallel lines on these three straight lines are also parallel; If a straight line intersects two parallel lines, the slopes of the two parallel lines are equal.

Related knowledge of parallel lines

1, parallel line is an important concept in geometry, which refers to two straight lines that do not intersect on the same plane. The nature of parallel lines: the isosceles angles of parallel lines are equal. The inner angles of parallel lines are equal. These two lines are parallel and complementary. Judgment method: the same angle is equal and the two straight lines are parallel. Internal dislocation angles are equal and two straight lines are parallel. The internal angles on the same side are complementary and the two straight lines are parallel.

2. When solving practical problems, we often need to use the properties and judgment methods of parallel lines. For example, in the fields of architectural design, engineering drawing and mechanical manufacturing, it is necessary to use the properties of parallel lines to determine the position and shape of objects. At the same time, the properties and judgment methods of parallel lines are also one of the important test sites for mathematical competitions and mathematical research.

3. Besides the application in geometry, parallel lines are also widely used in other fields. For example, in physics, parallel lines are the basis for studying optical and mechanical problems; In computer science, parallel lines are the basis of studying algorithms and data structures; In economics, parallel lines are the basis of studying market structure and price formation.