Let be a finite set of points in three-dimensional space. Let be the sets consisting of the orthogonal projections of the points of onto the -plane, -plane, -plane, respectively. Prove that where denotes the number of elements in the finite set .
Note Note: The orthogonal projection of a point onto a plane is the foot of the perpendicular from that point to the plane.
Note Note: The orthogonal projection of a point onto a plane is the foot of the perpendicular from that point to the plane.