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In [[triangle geometry]], the '''centroid''' of a [[triangle]] is a point which represents the [[barycentre]] or centre of gravity of the triangle; the barycentre of the three [[vertex|vertices]]; and the point common to the three [[median (geometry)|median]]s joining the vertices to the midpoints of the opposite sides. | In [[triangle geometry]], the '''centroid''' of a [[triangle]] is a point which represents the [[barycentre]] or centre of gravity of the triangle; the barycentre of the three [[vertex|vertices]]; and the point common to the three [[median (geometry)|median]]s joining the vertices to the midpoints of the opposite sides. | ||
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In triangle geometry, the centroid of a triangle is a point which represents the barycentre or centre of gravity of the triangle; the barycentre of the three vertices; and the point common to the three medians joining the vertices to the midpoints of the opposite sides.