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− | Let <math>R</math> and <math>r</math> be the | + | Let <math>R</math> and <math>r</math> be the radius of <math>\odot K</math> and the radius of <math>\odot M,</math> respectively. It follows that the radius of <math>\odot L</math> is <math>\frac{R}{2}.</math> |
Suppose <math>P</math> is the foot of the perpendicular from <math>M</math> to <math>\overline{KL}.</math> We construct the auxiliary lines, as shown below: | Suppose <math>P</math> is the foot of the perpendicular from <math>M</math> to <math>\overline{KL}.</math> We construct the auxiliary lines, as shown below: |
Latest revision as of 07:58, 6 September 2021
Problem
In the adjoining figure, circle has diameter
; circle
is tangent to circle
and to
at the center of circle
; and circle
tangent to circle
, to circle
and
. The ratio of the area of circle
to the area of circle
is
Solution
Let and
be the radius of
and the radius of
respectively. It follows that the radius of
is
Suppose is the foot of the perpendicular from
to
We construct the auxiliary lines, as shown below:
In right
we have
and
By the Pythagorean Theorem, we get
In right we have
and
By the Pythagorean Theorem, we get
We equate the expressions for then simplify:
Therefore, the ratio of the area of
to the area of
is
~MRENTHUSIASM
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