The ordinates of the vertices of a triangle inscribed in the parabola $y^2 = 4ax$ are $y_1, y_2, y_3$. Find the area of the triangle.

  • A
    $\frac{1}{8a}(y_1 + y_2)(y_2 + y_3)(y_3 + y_1)$
  • B
    $\frac{1}{4a}(y_1 + y_2)(y_2 + y_3)(y_3 + y_1)$
  • C
    $\frac{1}{8a}|(y_1 - y_2)(y_2 - y_3)(y_3 - y_1)|$
  • D
    $\frac{1}{4a}|(y_1 - y_2)(y_2 - y_3)(y_3 - y_1)|$

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