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= Solution

Suppose $R$ is an <equivalence relation>, and $xRy$, $xRz$. Since it is a <symmetric relation>, $yRx$. Since it is a <transitive relation>, $yRx$ together with $xRz$ implies $yRz$. This proves
$$
\boxed{R\text{ an equivalence relation}\Longrightarrow R\text{ Euclidean}.}
$$

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