Comparing Two Inscribed Squares in a Right Triangle
Problem
As shown in the figure, has a right angle at , and two squares are inscribed in it. Square has its vertex at , with on , on , and on ; square has its side on the hypotenuse , with on and on . Let their areas be and respectively. Determine, with proof, which of and is larger.
Answer
Solution
| Difficulty | 5/10 |
|---|---|
| Topics | plane geometry, Similar Triangles, inequality |
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