"Ptolemy's theorem" meaning in All languages combined

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Proper name [English]

Etymology: Named after the Greek astronomer and mathematician Ptolemy. Head templates: {{en-proper noun}} Ptolemy's theorem
  1. (geometry) A theorem that states in a cyclic quadrilateral, the product of the lengths of its diagonals is equal to the sum of the products of the lengths of the two pairs of opposite sides. Wikipedia link: Ptolemy's theorem Categories (topical): Geometry
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