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The ratio of bases of two triangles is `x : y` and that of their areas is a : b , Then the ratio of heir corresponding altitudes will be
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`a/b = (1/2 x xx h_1)/(1/2 y xx h_2) [ Ratio of area = `a/b` , Ratio of base = `x : y`]
`:.` `bxh_1 = ayh_2`
`hArr h_1/h_2 = (ay)/(bx)`
Hence , `h_1 : h_2 = ay : bx`
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