Let $ABCD$ be a rhombus. $P$ is a point on side $ BC$ and $Q$ is a point on side $CD$ such that $BP = CQ$. Prove that centroid of triangle $APQ$ lies on the segment $BD.$ (6 points)
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03.09.2010 12:18
Let $R$ on segment $BD$ such that $PB=PR$ hence $PRQC$ is parallelogram. Now let $M=PQ\cap CR$ and $G=AM\cap RC$. We have $AG=2GM$ and the problem is done.
31.01.2015 15:43
tuanh208 wrote: Let $R$ on segment $BD$ such that $PB=PR$ hence $PRQC$ is parallelogram. Now let $M=PQ\cap CR$ and $G=AM\cap RC$. We have $AG=2GM$ and the problem is done. you mean $G=AM\cap BD$
20.04.2018 18:50
Let $N$ be the midpoint of $PQ$. Then the projection from $N$ to $AC$ will be equidistant to $BD$ and $C$. Let $M=AN\cap BD$ So $AM=2MN$
20.04.2018 19:06
I tossed it on cartesian coordinates with inclined axes $\omega$ and equal $x$ and $y$ coordinates for the rhombus. The problem then becomes trivial.
20.04.2018 21:19
Let $R,M$ like in first proof; $AM$ is common median of $\triangle APQ,\triangle ARC$, hence they share the same centroid, which lies onto the median $BD$ of $\triangle ARC$, done. Best regards, sunken rock