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<math> \textbf{(A)}\ \frac{3}{4}
 
<math> \textbf{(A)}\ \frac{3}{4}
 
\qquad \textbf{(B)}\ \frac{6}{7}
 
\qquad \textbf{(B)}\ \frac{6}{7}
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\qquad\textbf{(D)}\ \frac{5}{8}\sqrt{2}
 
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\qquad\textbf{(E)}\ \frac{11}{12} </math>
 
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Like the solution above, connecting the centers of the circles results in triangle <math>\Delta ABP</math> with cevian <math>PC</math>. The two triangles <math>\Delta APC</math> and <math>\Delta ABP</math> share angle <math>A</math>, which means we can use [[Law of Cosines]] to set up a system of 2 equations that solve for <math>r</math> respectively:
 
Like the solution above, connecting the centers of the circles results in triangle <math>\Delta ABP</math> with cevian <math>PC</math>. The two triangles <math>\Delta APC</math> and <math>\Delta ABP</math> share angle <math>A</math>, which means we can use [[Law of Cosines]] to set up a system of 2 equations that solve for <math>r</math> respectively:
  
<math>(2 + r)^2 + 1^2 - 2(2 + r)(1)\cosA = (3 - r)^2</math> (notice that the diameter of the largest semicircle is 6, so its radius is 3 and <math>PC</math> is 3 - r)
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<math>(2 + r)^2 + 1^2 - 2(2 + r)(1)\cos A = (3 - r)^2</math> (notice that the diameter of the largest semicircle is 6, so its radius is 3 and <math>PC</math> is 3 - r)
  
<math>(2 + r)^2 + 3^2 - 2(2 + r)(3)\cosA = (r+1)^2</math>
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<math>(2 + r)^2 + 3^2 - 2(2 + r)(3)\cos A = (r+1)^2</math>
  
 
We can eliminate the extra variable of angle <math>A</math> by multiplying the first equation by 3 and subtracting the second from it. Then, expand to find <math>r</math>:
 
We can eliminate the extra variable of angle <math>A</math> by multiplying the first equation by 3 and subtracting the second from it. Then, expand to find <math>r</math>:
  
 
<math>2(r^2 + 4r + 4) - 6 = 2r^2 - 20r + 26</math>
 
<math>2(r^2 + 4r + 4) - 6 = 2r^2 - 20r + 26</math>
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<math>8r + 2 = -20r + 26</math>
 
<math>8r + 2 = -20r + 26</math>
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<math>28r = 24</math>, so <math>r</math> = <math>6/7</math> <math>\boxed{(B)}</math>
 
<math>28r = 24</math>, so <math>r</math> = <math>6/7</math> <math>\boxed{(B)}</math>
  
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Let <math>C</math> be the center of the largest semicircle and <math>r</math> be the radius of <math>\circ P</math>. We know that <math>AC = 1</math>,  <math>CB = 2</math>,  <math>AP = r + 2</math>,  <math>BP = r + 1</math>, and  <math>CP = 3 - r</math>. Notice that <math>\Delta ACP</math> and <math>\Delta CBP</math> are bounded by the same two parallel lines, so these triangles have the same heights. Because the bases of these two triangles (that have the same heights) differ by a factor of 2, the area of <math>\Delta CBP</math> must be twice that of <math>\Delta ACP</math>, since the area of a triangle is <math>\frac{1}{2}  Base \cdot Height</math>.
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Let <math>C</math> be the center of the largest semicircle and <math>r</math> be the radius of <math>\circ P</math>. We know that <math>AC = 1</math>,  <math>CB = 2</math>,  <math>AP = r + 2</math>,  <math>BP = r + 1</math>, and  <math>CP = 3 - r</math>. Notice that <math>\Delta ACP</math> and <math>\Delta CBP</math> are bounded by the same two parallel lines, so these triangles have the same heights. Because the bases of these two triangles (that have the same heights) differ by a factor of 2, the area of <math>\Delta CBP</math> must be twice that of <math>\Delta ACP</math>, since the area of a triangle is <math>\frac{1}{2}  \text{Base} \cdot \text{Height}</math>.
  
 
Again, we don't need to look at the circle and the semicircles anymore; just focus on the triangles.
 
Again, we don't need to look at the circle and the semicircles anymore; just focus on the triangles.
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==Solution 6 (Kissing Circles) ==  
 
==Solution 6 (Kissing Circles) ==  
 
Draw the other half of the largest circle and proceed with [[Descartes' Circle Formula]].
 
Draw the other half of the largest circle and proceed with [[Descartes' Circle Formula]].
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The curvatures of circles A,B,C, and P are <math>1, \frac{1}{2}, -\frac{1}{3},</math> and <math>\frac{1}{r}</math>, respectively.
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== Video Solution by Punxsutawney Phil ==
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f_cdwEDlWXQ
  
 
==See Also==
 
==See Also==
 
{{AMC12 box|year=2017|ab=A|num-b=15|num-a=17}}
 
{{AMC12 box|year=2017|ab=A|num-b=15|num-a=17}}
 
{{MAA Notice}}
 
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Problem

In the figure below, semicircles with centers at $A$ and $B$ and with radii 2 and 1, respectively, are drawn in the interior of, and sharing bases with, a semicircle with diameter $JK$. The two smaller semicircles are externally tangent to each other and internally tangent to the largest semicircle. A circle centered at $P$ is drawn externally tangent to the two smaller semicircles and internally tangent to the largest semicircle. What is the radius of the circle centered at $P$?

[asy] size(5cm); draw(arc((0,0),3,0,180)); draw(arc((2,0),1,0,180)); draw(arc((-1,0),2,0,180)); draw((-3,0)--(3,0)); pair P = (-1,0)+(2+6/7)*dir(36.86989); draw(circle(P,6/7)); dot((-1,0)); dot((2,0)); dot(P); [/asy]

$\textbf{(A)}\ \frac{3}{4} \qquad \textbf{(B)}\ \frac{6}{7} \qquad\textbf{(C)}\ \frac{\sqrt{3}}{2} \qquad\textbf{(D)}\ \frac{5}{8}\sqrt{2} \qquad\textbf{(E)}\ \frac{11}{12}$

Solution 1

Connect the centers of the tangent circles! (call the center of the large circle $C$)

[asy] size(5cm); draw(arc((0,0),3,0,180)); draw(arc((2,0),1,0,180)); draw(arc((-1,0),2,0,180)); draw((-3,0)--(3,0)); pair P = (9/7,12/7); pair A = (-1,0); pair C = (0,0); pair B = (2,0); draw(circle(P,6/7)); dot((-1,0)); dot((2,0)); dot((0,0)); dot(P); draw((-1,0)--P); draw((2,0)--P); draw((0,0)--(9/5,12/5)); label("$A$",A,SW); label("$C$",C,S); label("$B$",B,SE); label("$P$",P,N); [/asy]

Notice that we don't even need the circles anymore; thus, draw triangle $\Delta ABP$ with cevian $PC$:

[asy] size(5cm); draw((-1,0)--(2,0)); pair P = (9/7,12/7); pair A = (-1,0); pair C = (0,0); pair B = (2,0); dot((-1,0)); dot((2,0)); dot((0,0)); dot(P); draw((-1,0)--P); draw((2,0)--P); draw((0,0)--P); label("$A$",A,SW); label("$C$",C,S); label("$B$",B,SE); label("$P$",P,N); [/asy]

and use Stewart's Theorem:

\[AB \cdot AC \cdot BC + AB \cdot {CP}^2 = AC \cdot {BP}^2 + BC \cdot {AP}^2\]

From what we learned from the tangent circles, we have $AB = 3$, $AC = 1$, $BC = 2$, $AP = 2 + r$, $BP = 1 + r$, and $CP = 3 - r$, where $r$ is the radius of the circle centered at $P$ that we seek.

Thus:

\[3 \cdot 1 \cdot 2 + 3 {\left(3-r\right)}^2 = 1 {\left(1+r\right)}^2 + 2 {\left(2+r\right)}^2\] \[6 + 3\left(9 - 6r + r^2\right) = \left(1 + 2r + r^2\right) + 2\left(4 + 4r + r^2\right)\] \[33 - 18r + 3r^2 = 9 + 10r + 3r^2\] \[28r = 24\] \[r = \boxed{\frac{6}{7}} \to \boxed{\textbf{(B)}}\]

Solution 2

[asy] size(5cm); draw(arc((0,0),3,0,180)); draw(arc((2,0),1,0,180)); draw(arc((-1,0),2,0,180)); draw((-3,0)--(3,0)); pair P = (9/7,12/7); draw(circle(P,6/7)); dot((-1,0)); dot((2,0)); dot((0,0)); dot(P); draw((-1,0)--P); draw((2,0)--P); draw((0,0)--(9/5,12/5)); [/asy]

Like the solution above, connecting the centers of the circles results in triangle $\Delta ABP$ with cevian $PC$. The two triangles $\Delta APC$ and $\Delta ABP$ share angle $A$, which means we can use Law of Cosines to set up a system of 2 equations that solve for $r$ respectively:

$(2 + r)^2 + 1^2 - 2(2 + r)(1)\cos A = (3 - r)^2$ (notice that the diameter of the largest semicircle is 6, so its radius is 3 and $PC$ is 3 - r)

$(2 + r)^2 + 3^2 - 2(2 + r)(3)\cos A = (r+1)^2$

We can eliminate the extra variable of angle $A$ by multiplying the first equation by 3 and subtracting the second from it. Then, expand to find $r$:

$2(r^2 + 4r + 4) - 6 = 2r^2 - 20r + 26$

$8r + 2 = -20r + 26$

$28r = 24$, so $r$ = $6/7$ $\boxed{(B)}$

Solution 3

[asy] size(7.5cm); draw(arc((0,0),3,0,180)); draw(arc((2,0),1,0,180)); draw(arc((-1,0),2,0,180)); draw((-3,0)--(3,0)); pair P = (9/7,12/7); pair A = (-1,0); pair C = (0,0); pair B = (2,0); draw(circle(P,6/7)); dot((-1,0)); dot((2,0)); dot((0,0)); dot(P); draw((-1,0)--P); draw((-2.45,12/7)--P); draw((2.45,12/7)--P); draw((2,0)--P); draw((0,0)--(9/5,12/5)); label("$A$",A,SW); label("$C$",C,S); label("$B$",B,SE); label("$P$",P,N); [/asy]

Let $C$ be the center of the largest semicircle and $r$ be the radius of $\circ P$. We know that $AC = 1$, $CB = 2$, $AP = r + 2$, $BP = r + 1$, and $CP = 3 - r$. Notice that $\Delta ACP$ and $\Delta CBP$ are bounded by the same two parallel lines, so these triangles have the same heights. Because the bases of these two triangles (that have the same heights) differ by a factor of 2, the area of $\Delta CBP$ must be twice that of $\Delta ACP$, since the area of a triangle is $\frac{1}{2}  \text{Base} \cdot \text{Height}$.

Again, we don't need to look at the circle and the semicircles anymore; just focus on the triangles.

[asy] size(7.5cm); pair A = (-1,0); pair C = (0,0); pair B = (2,0); draw((-1,0)--(2,0)); pair P = (9/7,12/7); dot((-1,0)); dot((2,0)); dot((0,0)); dot(P); draw((-1,0)--P); draw((2,0)--P); draw((0,0)--P); label("$A$",A,SW); label("$C$",C,S); label("$B$",B,SE); label("$P$",P,N); [/asy]

Let $A_1$ equal to the area of $\Delta ACP$ and $A_2$ equal to the area of $\Delta CBP$. Heron's Formula states that the area of an triangle with sides $a$ $b$ and $c$ is \[\sqrt{s(s-a)(s-b)(s-c)}\] where $s$, or the semiperimeter, is $\frac{a+b+c}{2}$

The semiperimeter $s_1$ of $\Delta ACP$ is \[\frac{[(r + 2) + (3 - r) + 1]}{2} = \frac{6}{2} = 3\] Use Heron's Formula to obtain \[A_1 = \sqrt{3(2)(3-2-r)(3-3+r)} = \sqrt{6r(1-r)} = \sqrt{6r-6r^2}\]

Using Heron's Formula again, find the area of $\Delta CBP$ with sides $r+1$, $2$, and $3-r$.

\[s_2 = \frac{(r + 1) + 2 + (3 - r)}{2} = 3\] \[A_2 = \sqrt{3(3-2)(3-1-r)(3-3+r)} = \sqrt{3(2r-r^2)} = \sqrt{6r-3r^2}\]


Now, \[2 \cdot A_1 = A_2\] \[2\sqrt{6r-6r^2} = \sqrt{6r-3r^2}\] \[4(6r-6r^2) = 6r-3r^2\] \[24r-24r^2 = 6r-3r^2\] \[18r = 21r^2\] \[r = \frac{18}{21} = \boxed{\frac{6}{7}} \to \boxed{\textbf{(B)}}\]

Solution 4

Let $C$, the center of the large semicircle, to be at $(0, 0)$, and $P$ to be at $(h, k)$.

[asy] size(5cm); draw(arc((0,0),3,0,180)); draw(arc((2,0),1,0,180)); draw(arc((-1,0),2,0,180)); draw((-3,0)--(3,0)); pair P = (9/7,12/7); pair A = (-1,0); pair C = (0,0); pair B = (2,0); draw(circle(P,6/7)); dot((-1,0)); dot((2,0)); dot((0,0)); dot(P); draw((-1,0)--P); draw((2,0)--P); draw((0,0)--(9/5,12/5)); label("$A$",A,SW); label("$C$",C,S); label("$B$",B,SE); label("$P$",P,N); [/asy]

Therefore $A$ is at $(-1, 0)$ and $B$ is at $(2, 0)$.

Let the radius of circle $P$ be $r$.

Using Distance Formula, we get the following system of three equations:

\[h^2+k^2=(3-r)^2, (h+1)^2+k^2=(r+2)^2, (h-2)^2+k^2=(r+1)^2\]

By simplifying, we get

\[h^2+k^2=r^2-6r+9, h^2+2r+1+k^2=r^2+4r+4, h^2-4r+4+k^2=r^2+2r+1\]

By subtracting the first equation from the second and third equations, we get

\[8r=-4h+12, 10r=2h+6\]

which simplifies to

\[2r=3-h, 5r=h+3\]

When we add these two equations, we get

\[7r=6\]

So \[r = \boxed{\frac{6}{7}} \to \boxed{\textbf{(B)}}\] $w^5$

Solution 5(Inversion from Circular Inversion)

Let $\Omega$ be a circle with radius of $6$ and centered at the left corner of the semi-circle (O) with radius $3$. Extend the three semicircles to full circles. Label the resulting four circles as shown in the diagram:

[asy] size(5cm); path circle1 = Circle((3, 0), 3); path circle2 = Circle((2, 0), 2); path circle3 = Circle((5, 0), 1); pair P = (2,0)+(2+6/7)*dir(36.86989); path circle4 = Circle(P, 6/7); draw(circle1); draw(circle2); draw(circle3); draw(circle4); draw((0, 0)--(6, 0)); dot((2,0)); dot((5,0)); dot(P); dot((3, 0)); dot(origin); path inversion = arc((0,0), 6, -30, 30); draw(inversion, dashed); label("$\Omega$", (6, 0) * dir(30), NE); label("$C_1$", (3, 0), N); label("$C_2$", (2, 0), N); label("$C_3$", (5, 0), N); label("$C_4$", P, N); label("$O$", origin, W); [/asy]

$C_1$ has radius $3$, $C_2$ has radius $2$, and $C_3$ has radius $1$. We want to find the radius of $C_4$.

We now invert the four circles. $C_1$ inverts to a line. Given that one point is on $\Omega$, and all points on $\Omega$ invert to themselves, we know that the resulting line must intersect that intersection point. $C_2$ also inverts to a line. $C_2$ has radius $4$, and since $\Omega$ has radius of $6$, the resulting line must be $\frac{36}{4} = 9$ units away from $O$. $C_3$ inverts to a circle. By observing the diagram, we note that $C_3'$'s center must be on $\overline{OC_3}$ and be between the two inverted lines, because $C_3$ is tangent to $C_1$ and $C_2$ (Remeber that tangency still holds in inverted diagrams). Therefore, we must have a circle with radius $\frac{3}{2}$ that is $\frac{15}{2}$ units from $O$.

[asy] size(10cm); path circle1 = Circle((3, 0), 3); path circle2 = Circle((2, 0), 2); path circle3 = Circle((5, 0), 1); pair P = (2,0)+(2+6/7)*dir(36.86989); path circle4 = Circle(P, 6/7); draw(circle1); draw(circle2); draw(circle3); draw(circle4); draw((0, 0)--(9, 0)); dot((2,0)); dot((5,0)); dot(P); dot((3, 0)); dot(origin); path inversion = arc((0,0), 6, -30, 30); draw(inversion, dashed); label("$\Omega$", (6, 0) * dir(30), NW); label("$C_1$", (3, 0), N); label("$C_2$", (2, 0), N); label("$C_3$", (5, 0), N); label("$C_4$", P, N); label("$O$", origin, W); draw((6, 3)--(6, -3)); draw((9, 3)--(9, -3)); draw(Circle((15/2, 0), 3/2)); label("$C_1'$", (6, 3), N); label("$C_2'$", (9, 3), N); label("$C_3'$", (15/2, 0), N); dot((15/2, 0)); [/asy]

Now, we invert $C_4$. Note that $C_4$ is tangent to the three other original circles. So, in the inversion, $C_4'$ must be tangent to the two lines and $C_3'$. It is then quickly seen that $C_3'$ and $C_4'$ have the same radius: $\frac{3}{2}$.

Now, we can determine the radius of $C_4$ using the formula $r = \frac{k^2 \cdot r'}{\overline{OC_2}^2 - r'^2}$. $k^2 = 36$, and $r' = \frac{3}{2}$. $\overline{OC}$ is just the distance from the center of the inverted circle to the center of inversion. The center of $C_4'$ is $3$ units above the center of $C_3'$. Since $\overline{OC_3'} = \frac{15}{2}$, we use Pythagoras to learn that $\overline{OC_4'}^2 = \left(\frac{15}{2}\right)^2 + 9$. We do not take the square root because our relationship formula takes $\overline{OC_4'}^2$.

Therefore, we have: \[r = \frac{36 \cdot \frac{3}{2}}{\left(\frac{15}{2}\right)^2 - \left(\frac{3}{2}\right)^2 + 9} = \frac{54}{9 \cdot 6 + 9} = \frac{6}{7} = \boxed{B}.\]

Here is the diagram with $C_4'$.

[asy] size(10cm); path circle1 = Circle((3, 0), 3); path circle2 = Circle((2, 0), 2); path circle3 = Circle((5, 0), 1); pair P = (2,0)+(2+6/7)*dir(36.86989); path circle4 = Circle(P, 6/7); draw(circle1); draw(circle2); draw(circle3); draw(circle4); draw((0, 0)--(9, 0)); dot((2,0)); dot((5,0)); dot(P); dot((3, 0)); dot(origin); path inversion = arc((0,0), 6, -45, 45); draw(inversion, dashed); label("$\Omega$", (6, 0) * dir(45), NW); label("$C_1$", (3, 0), N); label("$C_2$", (2, 0), N); label("$C_3$", (5, 0), N); label("$C_4$", P, N); label("$O$", origin, W); draw((6, 4.5)--(6, -3)); draw((9, 4.5)--(9, -3)); draw(Circle((15/2, 0), 3/2)); label("$C_1'$", (6, -3), SW); label("$C_2'$", (9, -3), SE); label("$C_3'$", (15/2, 0), NE); dot((15/2, 0)); draw(Circle((15/2, 3), 3/2)); dot((15/2, 3)); label("$C_4'$", (15/2, 3), N); draw((15/2, 0)--(15/2, 3)); draw(rightanglemark(origin, (15/2, 0), (15/2, 3))); [/asy]

Solution 6 (Kissing Circles)

Draw the other half of the largest circle and proceed with Descartes' Circle Formula.

The curvatures of circles A,B,C, and P are $1, \frac{1}{2}, -\frac{1}{3},$ and $\frac{1}{r}$, respectively.

Video Solution by Punxsutawney Phil

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f_cdwEDlWXQ

See Also

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