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Dynamic Geometry Problem 902: Triangle, Four Squares, Center, Concurrent Lines. GeoGebra, HTML5 Animation for Tablets (iPad, Nexus). Levels: School, College, Mathematics Education

 

Given a triangle ABC (see the figure above) with the squares ABDE, BCFG, ACHJ, and HJKL. If M is the center of square HJKL, prove that lines DH, GJ, and BM are concurrent at O.
 

Dynamic Geometry Environment (DGE) or Interactive Geometry Software (IGS) of Problem 902

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