Proof: Angle between two diagonals of a parallelogram

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Can anyone prove the angle $\theta$ (smaller angle) between diagonals of a parallelogram is given by the equation

$$\cos(\theta)=\frac{a-c}{a+c}$$

where $2a$ is the base length of parallelogram; $2c$ is the horizontal distance to the edge when we draw a vertical line as seen in the picture below.

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I have been trying to get this but haven't had a success. Thanks for your help in advance.