Finding $\overline {AD} \times \overline {CD}$ in $\triangle APB$

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The discussion focuses on calculating the product of segments $\overline {AD}$ and $\overline {CD}$ in triangle $\triangle APB$, where $\overline {PA} = \overline {PB}$ and $\angle APB = 2\angle ACB$. Given that point $D$ is the intersection of lines $\overline {AC}$ and $\overline {BP}$, with $\overline {BP} = 3$ and $\overline {PD} = 2$, the solution involves applying geometric properties and relationships within the triangle. The exact value of $\overline {AD} \times \overline {CD}$ can be derived using these parameters.

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$\triangle APB, \overline {PA}=\overline {PB}, \angle APB=2\angle ACB, $
point $D$ is the intersection of $\overline {AC}$, and $\overline {BP}$
if $\overline {BP}=3 , \overline {PD}=2$
please find the value of $\overline {AD}\times \overline {CD}$
 
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Hi Albert. Where is point $C$?
 
Since the problem implies (truthfully) that it does not matter where C or A is located up to the constraints (on circle), I picked AC to be vertical.

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This depicts one of the Pythagorean Means, specifically the Geometric Mean.
That is to say; Length AD is the GM of DB and 6-DB. AD = SQRT(1*5).

AD=DC so AD*DC = 5
(proof of the implication not being required, makes this a simple problem)
 

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RLBrown said:
Since the problem implies (truthfully) that it does not matter where C or A is located up to the constraints (on circle), I picked AC to be vertical.
This depicts one of the Pythagorean Means, specifically the Geometric Mean.
That is to say; Length AD is the GM of DB and 6-DB. AD = SQRT(1*5).

AD=DC so AD*DC = 5
(proof of the implication not being required, makes this a simple problem)
very good solution !
 

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