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The Butterfly Theorem

Author:
Clint Richardson
Topic:
Geometry
Given a circle centered at A through point B, let segment CD be any chord of circle A, and E be the midpoint of segment CD. Let segments FI and GH be any chords of circle A that pass through E, and construct two new chords using opposing endpoints of chords FI and GH ('opposing' wrt chord CD) so that the new chords intersect chord CD at J and K. Claim: Regardless of the choices made so far, E is also the midpoint of segment JK. (See http://www.futilitycloset.com/2014/12/09/the-butterfly-theorem/ )
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