MHB Find the Max of $PC$ in $\triangle ABC$

  • Thread starter Thread starter Albert1
  • Start date Start date
  • Tags Tags
    Max pc
Click For Summary
In the discussion, the problem involves finding the maximum distance \( PC \) in an equilateral triangle \( \triangle ABC \) where the lengths \( AB = BC = CA \) are equal. Given the distances \( PA = 2 \) and \( PB = 3 \), participants explore geometric properties and potential configurations of point \( P \) relative to the triangle. The solution requires applying principles of triangle geometry and optimization techniques to determine the maximum value of \( PC \). The discussion highlights the importance of understanding the triangle's symmetry and the relationships between the points. Ultimately, the goal is to derive the maximum distance \( PC \) based on the given constraints.
Albert1
Messages
1,221
Reaction score
0
$\triangle ABC$ with $AB=BC=CA$
if another point $P$ and $PA=2, \,\, PB=3$
please find :$max(PC)$
 
Mathematics news on Phys.org
Albert said:
$\triangle ABC$ with $AB=BC=CA$ if another point $P$ and $PA=2, \,\, PB=3$ please find :$max(PC)$

my solution:
 

Attachments

  • MAX(PC)..jpg
    MAX(PC)..jpg
    17.5 KB · Views: 114
Here is a little puzzle from the book 100 Geometric Games by Pierre Berloquin. The side of a small square is one meter long and the side of a larger square one and a half meters long. One vertex of the large square is at the center of the small square. The side of the large square cuts two sides of the small square into one- third parts and two-thirds parts. What is the area where the squares overlap?

Similar threads

  • · Replies 4 ·
Replies
4
Views
1K
  • · Replies 2 ·
Replies
2
Views
1K
  • · Replies 2 ·
Replies
2
Views
2K
  • · Replies 1 ·
Replies
1
Views
1K
  • · Replies 4 ·
Replies
4
Views
1K
  • · Replies 3 ·
Replies
3
Views
2K
  • · Replies 5 ·
Replies
5
Views
2K
  • · Replies 1 ·
Replies
1
Views
1K
  • · Replies 2 ·
Replies
2
Views
2K
  • · Replies 13 ·
Replies
13
Views
2K