If a line segment intersects two sides of a triangle and divides them proportionally, the line segment is

the median of the triangle

parallel to the third side

the bisector of the third side

perpendicular to the third side

I think it's the bisector?

Question

If a line segment intersects two sides of a triangle and divides them proportionally, the line segment is

the median of the triangle

parallel to the third side

the bisector of the third side

perpendicular to the third side 

I think it's the bisector?

anonymous · Answer

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parallel to the third side

anonymous · Answer

but they are divided proportionately?

anonymous · Answer

yes, the small and big  triangles are similar
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