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Theory of Proportions
Since the Definition of proportion given by Eudoxus applies equally to commensurable and non-commensurable lengths, any theorem proved using the definition is valid in all cases regardless of the rationality or irrationality of the ratios involved. Hence, that
Triangles which are under the same height
are to one another as their bases
has been established in complete generality.
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