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We are then looking for <math> \frac{AP}{BP}=\frac{x}{y}</math> | We are then looking for <math> \frac{AP}{BP}=\frac{x}{y}</math> | ||
− | Now, by arc interceptions and angle chasing we find that <math> \triangle BPD \sim \triangle CPA</math>, and that therefore <math> BD=yb.</math> Then, since <math> \angle ABD=\theta</math> (it intercepts the same arc as <math> \angle ACD</math>) and <math> | + | Now, by arc interceptions and angle chasing we find that <math> \triangle BPD \sim \triangle CPA</math>, and that therefore <math> BD=yb.</math> Then, since <math> \angle ABD=\theta</math> (it intercepts the same arc as <math> \angle ACD</math>) and <math> ADB</math> is right, |
<math> \cos\theta=\frac{DB}{AB}=\frac{by}{4}</math>. | <math> \cos\theta=\frac{DB}{AB}=\frac{by}{4}</math>. |
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[hide]Problem
Triangle with right angle at , and . Point on $\overbar{AB}$ (Error compiling LaTeX. Unknown error_msg) is chosen such that and . The ratio can be represented in the form , where , , are positive integers and is not divisible by the square of any prime. Find .
Solution
Let be the circumcenter of and let the intersection of with the circumcircle be . It now follows that . Hence is isosceles and .
Denote the projection of onto . Now . By the pythagorean theorem, . Now note that . By the pythagorean theorem, . Hence it now follows that,
This gives that the answer is .
Solution 2
Let , by convention. Also, Let and . Finally, let and .
We are then looking for
Now, by arc interceptions and angle chasing we find that , and that therefore Then, since (it intercepts the same arc as ) and is right,
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Using law of sines on , we additionally find that Simplification by the double angle formula yields
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We equate these expressions for to find that . Since , we have enough information to solve for and . We obtain
Since we know , we use
See also
2010 AIME II (Problems • Answer Key • Resources) | ||
Preceded by Problem 13 |
Followed by Problem 15 | |
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