Section formula (internal division) (Point dividing segment joining (x1,y1) to (x2,y2) in ratio m:n)

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Point dividing segment joining (x1,y1) to (x2,y2) in ratio m:n internally.

What each symbol means

SymbolWhat it stands for
m:nInternal ratio from first point to second
(x1,y1),(x2,y2)Endpoints

When to use this

m,n > 0 for internal division; m+n ≠ 0.