"intercept theorem" meaning in English

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        "An important elementary theorem about the ratios of various line segments that are created if two rays with a common starting-point are intercepted by a pair of parallels. It is equivalent to the theorem about ratios in similar triangles."
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          "word": "Thaleen teoreema"
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