Geometry (ratio of subdivided length in a triangle)

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In triangle ABC, label X on AB and Y on AC such that AX : XB = CY : YA = 2 : 1. Extend XY and BC up to point Z by a length $u$ beyond $Y, YZ=u $. Find ZB : ZC in terms of $u$.

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This is the Theorem of Menelaus:

(AX/XB)(BZ/ZC)(CY/YA)=1

Replace AX/XB with 2 CY/YA with 2

And you get ZB/ZC= 1/4