A Very Nice Problem
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Let $O$ be the circumcircle of triangle $ABC$. Let $AS$ and $AM$ be the symmedian and median respectively. Let $AS \cap O=S$ and $AM \cap BC=M$. Let $SM \cap O=A_1$ and let $A_2$ be the diametrically opposite point of $A$. Let $A_1A_2 \cap BC=A_3$. Similarly define $B_3$ and $C_3$. Prove that, $AA_3, BB_3, CC_3$ are concurrent.
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Re: A Very Nice Problem
Similar to APMO-2012-4.
Here's the sketch of my solution.
Lemma: In $\triangle ABC, P \in BC$. Then $\frac{MB}{MC}=\frac{AB}{AC}.\frac{\sin BAP}{\sin CAP}$.
Use this lemma and sine law to prove $ABSC$ is a harmonic quadrilateral i.e. $\frac{AB}{AC}=\frac{BS}{SC}$.
Use them again to prove $\frac{BS}{SC}=\frac{A_1C}{A_1B}$ which will imply $A,A_1$ are symmetric wrt the perpendicular bisector of $BC$.
Let $AH_a \perp BC,H_a \in O$. It is well-known that $H_a,A_2$ are symmetric wrt the perpendicular bisector of $BC$. So we conclude $A_1A_2 \perp BC$. Now use Ceva to finish things off.
Here's the sketch of my solution.
Lemma: In $\triangle ABC, P \in BC$. Then $\frac{MB}{MC}=\frac{AB}{AC}.\frac{\sin BAP}{\sin CAP}$.
Use this lemma and sine law to prove $ABSC$ is a harmonic quadrilateral i.e. $\frac{AB}{AC}=\frac{BS}{SC}$.
Use them again to prove $\frac{BS}{SC}=\frac{A_1C}{A_1B}$ which will imply $A,A_1$ are symmetric wrt the perpendicular bisector of $BC$.
Let $AH_a \perp BC,H_a \in O$. It is well-known that $H_a,A_2$ are symmetric wrt the perpendicular bisector of $BC$. So we conclude $A_1A_2 \perp BC$. Now use Ceva to finish things off.
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Re: A Very Nice Problem
Hmm, Sourav gave the same one. This is the solution most people would give. I was hoping for another way. Can anyone try it in a different way?
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Re: A Very Nice Problem
Same solution here, but Zadid told me you used something like butterfly's theorem, if nobody posts that, can you post it?FahimFerdous wrote:Hmm, Sourav gave the same one. This is the solution most people would give. I was hoping for another way. Can anyone try it in a different way?
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Re: A Very Nice Problem
Yeah, yeah, this is a problem that Zadid made himself thinking of using Butterfly. But as now it's exposed, anyone can give the proof using butterfly. If anyone doesn't, then I'd give Zadid's solution. Or Zadid could give it himself.
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Re: A Very Nice Problem
The solution with butterfly seems long but uses many beautiful ideas. Let $H$ be the orthocentre and $AH \cap BC=D$. By homothety, we can show that, $A_2, M, H$ are collinear. Let $AH \cap O=P$. By angle chasing we can show that, $P, D, S$ are collinear. Now, using butterfly on chords $A_2P$ and $SA_1$ we get $BD=A_3C$. Now apply ceva and kill it as we know that the perpendiculars in a triangle are concuurent at $H$.
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Re: A Very Nice Problem
Mahi and Fahim vai, cool avatars.
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Re: A Very Nice Problem
My avatar is the sign of an anime character. He's awesome!
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Re: A Very Nice Problem
Actually Mahi's avatar also symbolizes another popular anime character. Do you remember Gaara especially his forehead seal ?FahimFerdous wrote:My avatar is the sign of an anime character. He's awesome!
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