Conjoined Twin Equilateral Triangles Theorem

The 120o Rhombus (or Conjoined Twin Equilateral Triangles) Theorem

The 120o Rhombus (or Conjoined Twin Equilateral Triangles) Theorem
Given a quadrilateral ABCD with three equilateral triangles ABE, BCF and CDG constructed on its sides, all inwardly or outwardly. If T1 and T3 are the respective centroids of ABE and CDG, and G2 is the centroid of EGF, then ∠T1G2T3 = 120°, and T1G2 = G2T3. Further, if G4 is the centroid of EGH, then T1G2T3G4 is a rhombus (consisting of two equilateral triangles T1G2G4 and T3G2G4 joined along mutual side G2G4).

This theorem is particularly useful in proving Jha and Savarn’s generalisation of Napoleon’s theorem.

The 120o Rhombus (or Conjoined Twin Equilateral Triangles) Theorem

Challenge
Can you explain why (prove that) the above theorem is true?
(If stuck, a proof is given in the reference below).

Reference
Humenberger, H.; Schuppar, B. & De Villiers, M. (2022). Jha and Savarn’s generalisation of Napoleon’s theorem. Global Journal of Advanced Research on Classical and Modern Geometry (GJARCMG), Vol.11, Issue 2, pp. 190-197.

Related Links
Jha and Savarn’s generalisation of Napoleon’s theorem
Pompe's Hexagon Theorem
The Center of Gravity (Centroid) of a Triangle (Rethinking Proof activity)
The Fermat-Torricelli Point (Rethinking Proof activity)
Napoleon's Theorem (Rethinking Proof activity)
Miquel's Theorem (Rethinking Proof activity)
Napoleon's Theorem: Generalizations, Variations & Converses
Napoleon's Regular Hexagon
Triangle Centroids of a Hexagon form a Parallelo-Hexagon: A generalization of Varignon's Theorem
Point Mass (Vertex) Centroid (centre of gravity or balancing point) of Quadrilateral
Centroid of Cardboard (Lamina) Quadrilateral
Centroid (balancing point) of Perimeter Quadrilateral
Van Aubel's Theorem and some Generalizations
Van Aubel Vertex Centroid & its Generalization
Quadrilateral Balancing Theorem: Another 'Van Aubel-like' theorem
Geometry Loci Doodling of the Centroids of a Cyclic Quadrilateral

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Created 16 June 2022 by Michael de Villiers, using WebSketchpad; updated 15 August 2022; 6 Jan 2026.