Given triangle , let be the midpoint of side and be the midpoint of side . A circle is inscribed inside quadrilateral , tangent to all four sides, and that circle touches at point The circle inscribed in triangle touches at point , with between and . If and , find, with proof, the lengths of the sides and .
Problem 1403
Official solution
1. Labeling Points of Tangency:
- Let and be the points of tangency of the incircle of with and respectively. Since , let .
- Let be the point where the incircle of touches . Since , let .
- Let . Since , let and , where is the point of tangency of the larger circle on .
2. Tangency Points for Larger Circle:
- Let be the point of tangency of the larger circle on . Since , let .
- Let be the point of tangency of the larger circle on . Since and , let .
3. Equations from Tangency:
- Since , we have:
Therefore, .
- Since , we have:
Therefore, .
4. **Using :**
- Since , we have:
5. **Substituting :**
- Now, substituting :
6. **Finding and :**
- Since , we have .
7. Proportionality in Similar Triangles:
- Since is similar to , we have:
8. Solving the Proportion:
- Cross-multiplying the proportion:
9. Solving the Quadratic Equation:
- Using the quadratic formula :
10. Selecting the Positive Root:
- Since must be positive:
11. Calculating Side Lengths:
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The final answer is and