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Geometry Problem Problem 545: Acute Triangle, Squares, Altitudes, Area

The figure shows an acute triangle ABC with the the altitudes AD, BE, and CF. If Sa, Sb, and Sc are the areas of the squares built on the sides, prove that  Sa + Sb + Sc = 2(AB.AF + BC.BD + AC.CE).
 

Triangle with squares, Area, Altitude
 

 

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