An elementary treatise on geometry : simplified for beginners not versed in algebra (1833)
Grund, Francis J. (Francis Joseph), 1805-1863 · Boston : Carter, Hendee & Co. · leaf 183
178 GEOMETRY … Solution. Let ABCD be the parallelogram to bedivided. 1. Divide one of its sides, say AD, according to thegiven proportion ; let the point of division be in z. 2. Make zE equal to the distance Az, and draw BE.Now, if the line BE has the required position, the tri-angle ABE and the quadrilateral…
Geometry, Plane
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