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Java applet illustrating Pappus' Theorem

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The above applet, created using David Joyce's Geometry Applet software, shows Pappus' Theorem in action. Click on one of the end points (A, C, a or c) and drag the point to move the whole diagram, including the points of intersection X, Y and Z of the line pairs.

 

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