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2009 USAMO Problems/Problem 6

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Problem

Let s_1, s_2, s_3, \ldots be an infinite, nonconstant sequence of rational numbers, meaning it is not the case that s_1 = s_2 = s_3 = \cdots. Suppose that t_1, t_2, t_3, \ldots is also an infinite, nonconstant sequence of rational numbers with the property that (s_i - s_j)(t_i - t_j) is an integer for all i and j. Prove that there exists a rational number r such that (s_i - s_j)r and (t_i - t_j)/r are integers for all i and j.

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