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Carnot's Thereom

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Carnot's Theorem states that in a triangle with , , and , perpendiculars to the sides , , and at , , and are concurrent if and only if A_1B^2+C_1A^2+B_1C^2=A_1C^2+C_1B^2+B_1A^2.

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Proof

This proof is incomplete. You can help us out by completing it.

Problems

Olympiad

is a triangle. Take points on the perpendicular bisectors of respectively. Show that the lines through perpendicular to respectively are concurrent. (Source)

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