In the triangle let and be the midpoints of the sides and respectively and the foot of the altitude passing through the vertex . Prove that the circumcircles of the triangles ,, and have a common point and that the line passes through the midpoint of the segment
Problem 1586
Official solution
1. Applying Miquel's Theorem:
According to Miquel's Theorem, the circumcircles of triangles , , and intersect at a common point . This establishes the existence of the point where these three circumcircles intersect.
2. Defining Midpoints and Points:
Let be the midpoint of the segment . We need to show that the line passes through and that is cyclic.
3. Intersection of Line and Circumcircle:
Let . We aim to prove that is cyclic.
4. Symmedian Property:
Note that is a symmedian in . This can be shown by reflecting over the perpendicular bisector of or by using inversion and angle chasing.
5. Similarity of Triangles:
We have . This similarity implies that the angles are preserved, specifically:
This chain of equal angles confirms that is cyclic.
6. Conclusion:
Since is cyclic, and lies on the circumcircle of , it follows that . Therefore, the line passes through the midpoint of the segment .