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Use the formula <math>K=\dfrac{abc}{4R}</math> to get <math>KP/R^3=\dfrac{abc(a+b+c)}{4R^4}</math>. Then use the extended sine law to get something in terms of sines, and use AM-GM and Jensen's to finish. (Jensen's is used for <math>\sin A+\sin B+\sin C \le \dfrac{3\sqrt3}{2}</math>. | Use the formula <math>K=\dfrac{abc}{4R}</math> to get <math>KP/R^3=\dfrac{abc(a+b+c)}{4R^4}</math>. Then use the extended sine law to get something in terms of sines, and use AM-GM and Jensen's to finish. (Jensen's is used for <math>\sin A+\sin B+\sin C \le \dfrac{3\sqrt3}{2}</math>. |
Latest revision as of 08:13, 1 November 2022
Problem
Let be a triangle with circumradius
, perimeter
and area
. Determine the maximum value of
.
Solution Outline
Use the formula to get
. Then use the extended sine law to get something in terms of sines, and use AM-GM and Jensen's to finish. (Jensen's is used for
.