The length of BD is √182
How to solve for x?
The given parameters are:
AD = 7
DC = 26
BD = x
The side lengths are represented by the following ratio:
7 : x = x : 26
Express as fraction
7/x = x/26
Cross multiply
x^2 = 182
Take the square roots
x = √182
Hence, the length of BD is √182
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