Find Angle Between Vectors C & D Using Alpha, Beta & Theta

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Please find the attachment for vectors. If I know [tex]\alpha[/tex], [tex]\beta[/tex] & [tex]\theta[/tex] (colored angles) how can I find the angle between vectors C and D in terms of [tex]\alpha[/tex], [tex]\beta[/tex] & [tex]\theta[/tex]?

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Cross product & dot product

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The cross product is defined by u X v = |u||v|sin(angle). Solve for the angle.
 
At first glance, it seems easy. But when you try to find the angle between vector C and plane consisting A and B, then it seems complicated. So is there any way to calculate it easily?