Proof Of Thales Theorem

Let C be a center of a circle, and let AB be the diameter that crosses point C:

Point D is a point that lies on the circumference, which means line CD is a radius. Lets call ∠BAD α, and ∠ABD β:

Since CB = CD, then ∠CBD = ∠CDB. Also, since CA = CD, then ∠CAD = ∠CDA:

Since angles in a triangle add to 180°:

This proves that ∠ADB is 90°.

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