Calculating Ratio of $\overline{BP}$ to $\overline {PN}$ in Hexagon $ABCDEF$

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The discussion focuses on calculating the ratio of segments $\overline{BP}$ to $\overline{PN}$ in a regular hexagon $ABCDEF$. Points $M$ and $N$ are defined as the midpoints of sides $\overline{CD}$ and $\overline{DE}$, respectively. The intersection point $P$ is formed by the lines $\overline{AM}$ and $\overline{BN}$. The established ratio is determined through geometric properties and relationships inherent in regular hexagons.

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Regular hexagon $ABCDEF$,points $M$ and $N$ are midpoints of $\overline{CD}$
and $\overline {DE}$ respectively, point $P$ is the intersection of $\overline {AM}$ and $\overline{BN}$
Find $\dfrac {\overline{BP}}{\overline {PN}}$
 
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Albert said:
Regular hexagon $ABCDEF$,points $M$ and $N$ are midpoints of $\overline{CD}$
and $\overline {DE}$ respectively, point $P$ is the intersection of $\overline {AM}$ and $\overline{BN}$
Find $\dfrac {\overline{BP}}{\overline {PN}}$

 

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