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For each positive integer $n$, define $f(n)$ to be the least positive integer for which the following holds:

For any partition of $\{1,2,\dots, n\}$ into $k>1$ disjoint subsets $A_1, \dots, A_k$, all of the same size, let $P_i(x)=\prod_{a\in A_i}(x-a)$. Then there exist $i\neq j$ for which
\[\deg(P_i(x)-P_j(x))\geq \frac{n}{k}-f(n)\]
a) Prove that there is a constant $c$ so that $f(n)\le c\cdot \sqrt{n}$ for all $n$.

b) Prove that for infinitely many $n$, one has $f(n)\ge \ln(n)$.
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A point on BC
jayme   7
N 9 minutes ago by jayme
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Dear Mathlinkers,

1. ABC a triangle
2. 0 the circumcircle
3. D the pole of BC wrt 0
4. B', C' the symmetrics of B, C wrt AC, AB
5. 1b, 1c the circumcircles of the triangles BB'D, CC'D
6. T the second point of intersection of the tangent to 1c at D with 1b.

Prove : B, C and T are collinear.

Sincerely
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(1) Let $A$ be a mobile point on the parabola $C$. Let denote $L,\ M$ the distances between the point $A$ and the lines $l,\ m$ respectively. Find the coordinate of the point $A$ giving the minimum value of $\sqrt{L}+\sqrt{M}.$

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Thursday at 2:26 PM
Let \((O)\) be a fixed circle, and let \(P\) be a point outside \((O)\) such that \(PO > 2r\). A variable line through \(P\) intersects the circle \((O)\) at two points \(M\) and \(N\), such that the quadrilateral \(ANMB\) is cyclic, where \(A, B\) are fixed points on the circle.

Define the following:
- \(G = AM \cap BN\),
- \(T = AN \cap BM\),
- \(PJ\) is the tangent from \(P\) to the circle \((O)\), and \(J\) is the point of tangency.

**Problem:**
Prove that for all such configurations:
1. The points \(T\), \(G\), and \(J\) are collinear.
2. The line \(TG\) is perpendicular to chord \(AB\).
3. As the line through \(P\) varies, the point \(G\) traces a fixed straight line, which is parallel to the isogonal conjugate axis (the so-called *isotropic line*) of the centers \(O\) and \(P\).

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### Outline of a Synthetic Proof:

**1. Harmonic Configuration:**
- Since \(A, N, M, B\) lie on a circle, their cross-ratio is harmonic:
\[
  (ANMB) = -1.
  \]- The intersection points \(G = AM \cap BN\), and \(T = AN \cap BM\) form a well-known harmonic setup along the diagonals of the quadrilateral.

**2. Collinearity of \(T\), \(G\), \(J\):**
- The line \(PJ\) is tangent to \((O)\), and due to harmonicity and projective duality, the polar of \(G\) passes through \(J\).
- Thus, \(T\), \(G\), and \(J\) must lie on a common line.

**3. Perpendicularity:**
- Since \(PJ\) is tangent at \(J\) and \(AB\) is a chord, the angle between \(PJ\) and chord \(AB\) is right.
- Therefore, line \(TG\) is perpendicular to \(AB\).

**4. Quasi-directrix of \(G\):**
- As the line through \(P\) varies, the point \(G = AM \cap BN\) moves.
- However, all such points \(G\) lie on a fixed line, which is perpendicular to \(PO\), and is parallel to the isogonal (or isotropic) line determined by the centers \(O\) and \(P\).

---

**Further Questions for Discussion:**
- Can this configuration be extended to other conics, such as ellipses?
- Is there a pure projective geometry interpretation (perhaps using polar reciprocity)?
- What is the locus of point \(T\), or of line \(TG\), as \(P\) varies?

*This configuration arose from a geometric investigation involving cyclic quadrilaterals and harmonic bundles. Any insights, counterexamples, or improvements are warmly welcomed.*
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N Thursday at 1:50 PM by Mathzeus1024
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N Thursday at 12:54 PM by Mathzeus1024
f(x)=$\sum _{n=0}^{\infty } \text{cos}(nx)/2^{n}$
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It's about the Japanese Olympiad

I can't solve it no matter how much I think about it.

If there are people who are good at math

Please help me.
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Prove perpendicular
shobber   29
N Apr 23, 2025 by zuat.e
Source: APMO 2000
Let $ABC$ be a triangle. Let $M$ and $N$ be the points in which the median and the angle bisector, respectively, at $A$ meet the side $BC$. Let $Q$ and $P$ be the points in which the perpendicular at $N$ to $NA$ meets $MA$ and $BA$, respectively. And $O$ the point in which the perpendicular at $P$ to $BA$ meets $AN$ produced.

Prove that $QO$ is perpendicular to $BC$.
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shobber
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Prove perpendicular
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Let $ABC$ be a triangle. Let $M$ and $N$ be the points in which the median and the angle bisector, respectively, at $A$ meet the side $BC$. Let $Q$ and $P$ be the points in which the perpendicular at $N$ to $NA$ meets $MA$ and $BA$, respectively. And $O$ the point in which the perpendicular at $P$ to $BA$ meets $AN$ produced.

Prove that $QO$ is perpendicular to $BC$.
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Let the line PN meet the (extended) triangle side CA at R. The cross-ratio of 4 points is preserved in a central projection of the line BC to the line PR, hence,

$\frac{NB}{NC} \cdot \frac{MC}{MB} = \frac{NP}{NR} \cdot \frac{QR}{QP}$

M is the midpoint of BC, N is the midpoint of PR, hence,

$\frac{NB}{NC} = \frac{QR}{QP}$

The angle bisector AN meets the circumcircle of the triangle $\triangle ABC$ at the midpoint K of the arc BC opposite to the vertex A. Since $PR \perp AN, PO \perp AB$, it follows that $\angle OPR = \angle KAB = \angle KAC = \angle KBC$ and the isosceles triangles $\triangle ROP \sim \triangle BKC$ together with the points $Q, N \in RP$ resp. $N, M \in BC$ on their bases are similar. Hence, the angles $\angle NOQ = \angle NKM$ are equal, which means that the lines $OQ \parallel KM$ are parallel and $KM \perp BC$ is the perpendicular bisector of BC.
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Another solution
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Dear Mathlinkers,
let X be the second point of intersection of AD with the circumcircle of ABC.
The problem can be solved without calculation by considering the circle passing through M, N and X.
Sincerely
Jean-Louis
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Let $PN$ hit $AC$ at $R$. Note that there exists a circle $\omega$ tangent to $AP$ and $AR$. Let $Q'$ be the intersection of $PR$ and the line through $O$ perpendicular to $BC$. $Q'$ lies on the polar of $A$, so $A$ lies on the polar $\ell$ of $Q'$. Let $E$ be the intersection of $PR$ and $\ell$, and let $M'$ be the intersection of $AQ$ and $BC$. Because $E$ lies on the polar of $Q'$, $(P, R; Q', E) = -1$. $\ell$ and $BC$ are both perpendicular to $OQ'$, so they are parallel. Hence, $(P, R; Q', E) = A(P, R; Q', E) = A(B, C; M', \infty) = -1$, i.e., $M'$ and $\infty$ are harmonic conjugates, whence $M' = M$ and $Q' = Q$.
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Another solution:

Let $AN$ and $AM$ cut the circumcirle of $ABC$ with centre $H$ at $F$ and $G$, respectively.
It is obvious that $H, M, F$ are collinear and $HF\perp BC$. Let $HF$ cut the circumcircle again at $D, DG$ cut $BC$ at $K$.
Easy to see that $APOE\sim DBFC$, and since $\angle OAQ =\angle FDK$, line $AQ$ corresponds to $AK, OQ$ corresponds to $FK$.
Thus $\angle NOQ = \angle MFK$, but $\angle MFK = \angle MGK$ (since $MKGF$ is cyclic)$= \angle AFD$.
$\angle NOQ = \angle AFD$, this means that $OQ\parallel FD$, thus $OQ\perp BC$.
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Here's a solution for those that aren't scared of diving into a bit of algebra. It's not an efficient solution at all (NAA's above beats it with a very similar idea), but hey, it works.

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This is similar to some of the previous solutions, but uses homothety to simplify one step.

Let $D$ be the other intersection point of $AN$ and the circumcircle of $ABC$. Then $DM\perp BC$ by the South Pole Theorem. Let $E$ and $F$ be the points on $AC$ and $BC$ such that $DE\perp AC$ and $DF\perp BC$, respectively. Note that there is a homothety centred at $A$ sending $O$ to $D$, $P$ to $F$ and (since clearly $OR\perp AC$) $R$ to $E$. Since $FME$ is the Simson line of point $D$, it sends the entire segment $PR$ to $FE$, and thus $Q$ to $M$. Now it is clear that $QO\parallel MD$, so $QO\perp BC$.
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I will be using homothety. Extend PN to meet AC at J.Let $O*$ be the second intersection of AO with circumcircle of $ABC$. Consider the homothety centred at $A$ that maps $O$ to $O*$. Drop $OX\perp AB$ and $OY\perp AC$.$P$ maps to $X$ and $J$ maps to $Y$.So $PJ$ maps to $XY$. So, $AM\cap  PJ$ maps to $AM\cap  XY$.Invoking Simpson, easy to see that $X,M,Y$ collinear.So, $Q$ maps to $M$. $OQ\perp BC$ iff $O*M\perp BC$ . But this is trivial. Q.E.D. Please check my solution whether it is correct.
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jayme wrote:
Dear Mathlinkers,
let X be the second point of intersection of AD with the circumcircle of ABC.
The problem can be solved without calculation by considering the circle passing through M, N and X.
Sincerely
Jean-Louis

Can you please elaborate on your method.It seems very nice.
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You can also use Cartesian coordinates with, say, $N=(0,0)$, $A=(-1,0)$, $P=(0,k)$, and $O=(k^2,0)$. Since $AN$ is the angle bisector, it's actually easy to find the equation of $AC$.
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Dynamic points:
We will vary the point $B$ on $AP$ ($A,P,O,N$ will all remain fixed). Let $X=BN\cap QO$ and $X'=BN\cap (ON)$. We have $B\mapsto C\mapsto M \mapsto Q$ is a projective transformation, and so lines $BN$ and $OQ$ each have degree 1, therefore their intersection $X$ has degree 2. Since $(ON)$ is fixed, $X'$ has degree 1. Now to prove $X=X'$ we only must check 4 points for $B$. These four points will be $AB_{\infty}, P, A, K$ where $K\in AB$ with $KN\parallel AC$. For each of these points the result is trivial, thus $X=X'$ and this implies $XO\bot XQ$.
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shobber wrote:
Let $ABC$ be a triangle. Let $M$ and $N$ be the points in which the median and the angle bisector, respectively, at $A$ meet the side $BC$. Let $Q$ and $P$ be the points in which the perpendicular at $N$ to $NA$ meets $MA$ and $BA$, respectively. And $O$ the point in which the perpendicular at $P$ to $BA$ meets $AN$ produced.

Prove that $QO$ is perpendicular to $BC$.
Proof-
Let $R$ denote intersection of $PN$ with $AC$. Let $\omega$ denote circumcircle of triangle $APR$.
Note by symmetry about $AN$ that $O\in\omega$ and is the $A-antipode$. Let $OQ\cap\omega=S,AQ\cap\omega=T$.
Now $H(A,O,P,R)\xRightarrow{\text{Q}}H(T,S,R,P)\xRightarrow{\text{A}}H(AT,AS, AP,AR)\implies H(AS,AM, AB,AC)$ and hence $AS\parallel BC$ and we know $AS\perp OS$
So $OQ\perp BC$
Hence proved.
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Extend $AO$ to meet $(ABC)$ at $L$. Let $D$ be the altitude from $L$ to $AB$, $E$ be the altitude from $L$ to $AC$, and $T$ be the altitude from $O$ to $AC$. Note that by Simson line wrt $\triangle{ABC}$, we have $D, M, E$ collinear, because $LM\perp BC$. Also, it is easy to see $APOT$ is cyclic, so by Simson line wrt $\triangle{APT}$, we have $P, N, T$ collinear; hence, $Q\in PT$. Finally, let $h$ be the homothety about $A$ mapping $L$ to $O$. Because $PO||LD, OT||LE$, we have that $h(D)=P$ and $h(E)=T$; hence, $h(M)$ lies on both $AM$ and $PT$, so $h(M)=Q$. Thus, by similar triangles we see $QO||ML$, meaning that $QO\perp BC$, as desired.
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Here is my solution:

Let the perpendicular from $O$ to $BC$ meet $PR$ at $Q'$. We wish to show $Q'=Q$.
Let the parallel through $Q'$ to $BC$ meet $AB$ and $AC$ at $S$ and $T$, respectively.
Then since $OQ' \perp TS$, and $\angle OPA=\angle ORA=90$, both $PSQ'O$ and $RTOQ'$ are cyclic.
Then $\angle Q'OS= \angle Q'PS = \angle Q'PA = \angle Q'RA = \angle Q'OT$.
Thus, since $Q'O \perp ST, Q'S=Q'T$, in which case $Q'$ is on the median from $A$ and $Q'=Q$.
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Redefine $Q$ as $T$, let $Q = PN \cap AC,$ note that $OQ \perp AC$. now let $X$ be arc midpoint of $BC$, and let $E$ and $F$ be the foot of altitude from $X$ to $AB$ and $AC$. Now by simson line we know that $EMF$ is collinear and $EMF \parallel PQ,$ so there's a homothety now at A sending $P \to E, Q \to F, T \to M, O \to X$ implying the desired result.
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AwesomeYRY
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Oops it looks like I missed the homothety, and kinda rederived homothety?

Let $D$ be the arc midpoint of $BC$. Let the foot from $D$ to $AB$ be $X$, and the foot to $AC$ be $Y$. Let $R=XY\cap AN$.

Then, by Simson's theorem $XMY$ are collinear, call this line $L_1$. We will attempt to show that $L_1\parallel PNQ$. It suffices to note that
\[\angle ARX = 180 - \angle XAR - \angle AXR = 180-\angle DAC-\angle BXM = 180-\angle DBM - \angle BDM = 90\]Thus, $AR\perp XY$, but since we also have $AR\perp PNQ$, then $XY\parallel PNQ$.

Thus, we may now create a series of ratios since $PQ\parallel XM$
\[\frac{AQ}{AM}=\frac{AP}{AX}=\frac{AO}{AD}\]Thus, by SAS-ratio similarity, we have $\triangle AQO\sim \triangle AMD$. Thus, $QO\parallel MD$ and since $MD\perp BC$, we clearly have $QO\perp BC$ and we are done.
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guptaamitu1
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Let $\ell \equiv \overline{PQ}$ and $R = \ell \cap \overline{AC}$. Loot at the isosceles $\triangle APR$ (with $AP = AR$). By symmetry we have $\overline{OR} \perp \overline{AC}$. Let $O' = \overline{AO} \cap \odot(ABC)$ and $\ell'$ be the Simson line of $O'$ wrt $\triangle ABC$ ; $\ell'$ intersect $\overline{AB},\overline{AC}$ at $P',R'$, respectively. As $\overline{O'M} \perp \overline{BC}$ so $M \in \ell$.
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draw(circumcircle(A,B,C),red);
dot("$A$",A,dir(A));
dot("$B$",B,dir(B));
dot("$C$",C,dir(C));
dot("$M$",M,dir(-60));
dot("$O'$",Op,dir(Op));
dot("$P'$",Pp,dir(Pp));
dot("$R'$",Rp,dir(-90));
dot("$N$",N,dir(N));
dot("$R$",R,dir(90));
dot("$P$",P,dir(-170));
dot("$Q$",Q,dir(90));
dot("$O$",O,dir(-140));
draw(Pp--A--C--B^^Op--A--M,red);
draw(P--O--R^^Q--O,blue);
draw(Pp--Op--Rp^^Op--M,blue);
draw(P--R^^Pp--Rp,green);
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Consider the homothety $\mathbb H$ at $A$ sending $O \to O'$. Note $\mathbb H(P) = P'$ and $\mathbb H (Q) = Q'$ as $\overline{OP} \parallel \overline{O'P'}$ and $\overline{OR} \parallel \overline{O'R'}$. Thus $\mathbb H(\ell) = \ell'$. It follows $\mathbb H(Q) = M$ as $$\mathbb H (Q) = \mathbb H ( \ell \cap \overline{AM}) = \mathbb H(\ell) \cap \mathbb H(\overline{AM}) = \ell' \cap \overline{AM} = M$$Now since $\overline{O'M} \perp \overline{BC}$ and $\overline{OQ} \parallel \overline{O'M}$. Hence $\overline{OQ} \perp \overline{BC}$, as desired. $\blacksquare$
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bluedragon17
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for storage
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Highly recommended if you are in such a desperate situation
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lifeismathematics
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one of the finest use of phantom points!

consider $PN \cap AC=R$ and perpendicular to $BC$ from $O$ to hit $BC$ at $X$ such that $OX \cap PR=Q'$ and $AQ' \cap BC=M'$
Join $OR$ and $OC$ for later use.

now beforehand solving this problem we propose a lemma:

Lemma:- In a triangle $ABC$ denote $AX$ to be a cevian, s.t. $\angle{BAX}=\alpha$ and $\angle{XAC}=\beta$ then $\frac{BX}{XC}=\frac{AB}{AC}\cdot \frac{\sin{\alpha}}{\sin{\beta}}$

Proof:- denote $\angle{AXB}=\theta$ then from sine rule we get $\frac{BX}{\sin{\alpha}}=\frac{AB}{\sin{\theta}}$ and $\frac{CX}{\sin{\beta}}=\frac{AC}{\sin{\theta}}$ , dividing these we get $\frac{BX}{CX}=\frac{AB}{AC}\cdot \frac{\sin{\alpha}}{\sin{\beta}}$ $\square$

mark $\angle{BAQ'}=x$ and $\angle{Q'AR}=y$

now we notice that since $AN$ is angle bisector and $AN\perp PR$ we get $\triangle{APN}\cong \triangle{ARN}$ hence we get :

$\angle{APN}=\angle{ARN}$ and hence $\angle{OPN}=90-\angle{APN}$ and as $N$ is mid-point of $PR$ we get $\triangle{OPN} \cong \triangle{ORN}$, giving us $\angle{ORN}=90-\angle{APN}$

hence we get $OR \perp AC$ and therefore points $C,R,X,O$ are concyclic which gives $\angle{XOR}=C$

also points $B,P,O,X$ are concyclic which gives us $\angle{XOP}=B$

from Lemma we get $\frac{PQ'}{Q'R}=\frac{AP}{AR}\cdot \frac{\sin{x}}{\sin{y}}$ and since $AP=AR$ we get $\frac{PQ'}{Q'R}=\frac{\sin{x}}{\sin{y}}$

also similarly we have in $\triangle{POR}$ applying Lemma we get $\frac{PQ'}{Q'R}=\frac{OP}{OR}\cdot \frac{\sin{B}}{\sin{C}}$ and since $OP=OR$ we get $\frac{\sin{x}}{\sin{y}}=\frac{\sin{B}}{\sin{C}}$

and now we again apply Lemma in $\triangle{ABC}$ we get$ \frac{AM'}{M'C}=\frac{AB}{AC}\cdot \frac{\sin{x}}{\sin{y}}=\frac{AB}{AC}\frac{\sin{B}}{\sin{C}}=\frac{2R}{2R}=1$ hence we get $AM'=M'C$ and hence $M'$ is midpoint of $BC$ which gives $AM'$ to be the median of $\triangle{ABC}$ and hence the problem statement follows as $M=M'$ and $Q=Q'$ $\blacksquare$
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huashiliao2020
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Solved with a hint to construct DE//BC

The circle centered at O through P is tangent to AB,AC, since it lies on the angle bisector. Let DE be the unique line //BC with DE tangent to this circle, with R the foot from O onto AD; since PR perp. NO (look at kite APOR, PR diagonal) along with the well known fact that AM (median in ADE), the line perp. to DE through O are concurrent, this finishes because Q is indeed the concurrence point. $\blacksquare$
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asdf334
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wait what

Let $L$ be the midpoint of arc $BAC$ and let $K$ be the midpoint of arc $BC$.

Notice that $ANML$ is cyclic so we get $APQO\sim LCNK$.

This means
\[\measuredangle(OQ,KN)=\measuredangle(PQ,CN)\implies \measuredangle QOK=\measuredangle CNP.\]
Subtract $\measuredangle BNA$:
\[\measuredangle(OQ,BC)=\measuredangle(OQ,KN)-\measuredangle(KN,BC)=\measuredangle QOK-\measuredangle BNA\]\[\measuredangle QOK-\measuredangle BNA=\measuredangle CNP-\measuredangle BNA=\measuredangle BNP-\measuredangle BNA=90^{\circ}\]done!
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we can also solve as follows:

Let $R$ be on $(APQ)$ where $AR\parallel BC$. Let $T=PN\cap AC$.
\[-1=(\infty_{BC},M;B,C)\stackrel{A}{=}(R,AQ\cap (APO);P,T)\]so $\frac{RP}{RT}=\frac{QP}{QT}$ and $\overline{RQO}$ bisects $\angle PRT$.
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Let $AN \cap (ABC) = E$. By Simson, the line connecting the projections from $E$ to $AB$ and $AC$ passes through $M$. Hence the homothety at $A$ sending this line to $PN$ and $E$ to $O$ also sends $M$ to $N$. Thus
\[QO \parallel ME \perp BC. \quad \blacksquare\]
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Required Theorems
Let $D$ be the circumcenter of $\Delta ABC$. Let $E$ be the concurrency point of $DM$, $AN$ and $(ABC)$. $F$ and $G$ are the perpendicular foot from $E$ to $AB$ and $AC$ respectively. $H$ is the intersection of $FG$ and $AE$. Let $\frac{\angle A}{2}=\alpha$.
Diagram
By Simson line theorem, we know that $F,M,G$ are collinear.
As, $\angle FAE=\angle EAG$, $\triangle AFE\cong\triangle AEG\implies AF=AG$. Thus, $AE\perp FG\implies PQ\parallel FM$. Also, $OP\parallel FE$.
Therefore, $\triangle OPQ$ and $\triangle EFM$ are homothetic with center $A$, which implies $QO\parallel ME$. But $ME\perp BC$. So, $QO\perp BC$ as desired. And we are done.
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Let $X$ be the midpoint of minor arc $BC$ in $(ABC)$. Denote the feet of the altitudes from $X$ to $\overline{AB}$ and $\overline{AC}$ as points $R$ and $S$, respectively. Then, $\overline{RMS}$ is a Simson line of $X$ with respect to $\triangle ABC$. Also, note that $XR=XS$ because $\overline{AX}$ is an angle bisector. Therefore, $\overline{AX} \perp \overline{RS}$.

Because $\overline{PQ} \perp \overline{AX}$, we have $\overline{PQ} \parallel \overline{RS}$, which implies that there exists a homothety centered at $A$ mapping $APOQ$ to $ARXM$. This readily implies the desired conclusion as $\overline{OQ} \parallel \overline{XM}$. $\blacksquare$
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We prove the generalised version for any $N$ in the angles bisector rather than only $N\in BC$.

Claim: Let $N'$ be the point on the angle bisector such that if you apply to it the problem's statement (instead of to $N$), then $P'-N'-M$ are collinear. Then, $O'\equiv L$, which is the midpoint of the smaller arc $BC$
Proof: Consider $(ABCL)$ and draw perpendiculars from $L$ to $AB,AC$ to get $P',Q'$, respectively. The $L$-Simson line ensures that $P'-M-Q'$ are collinear.

Now, for any point $N$ on the angle bisector, draw the parallel to $PQ$ which intersects passes through $M$ and through $P'$ on $AB$ and consider the homothety $X_A$, centered at $A$, which maps $Q$ to $M$.
Clearly: $X_A:P\mapsto P'$ and as $P'L\parallel PO$, $X_A:O\mapsto L$, hence \[X_A:QO\mapsto ML\]as desired.
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