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Problem
Consider two circles of different sizes that do not intersect. The smaller circle has center 
. Label the intersection of their common external tangents 
. A common internal tangent intersects the common external tangents at points 
and 
. Given that the radius of the larger circle is 
, 
, and 
, what is the square of the area of triangle 
?
Solution
~Tomas Diaz. orders@tomasdiaz.com
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