MHB Inequality involving positive real numbers

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The inequality $\dfrac{y^2z}{x}+y^2+z\ge\dfrac{9y^2z}{x+y^2+z}$ is discussed with a focus on proving its validity for all positive real numbers $x$, $y$, and $z$. Participants explore various algebraic manipulations and substitutions to simplify the expression. The use of techniques such as the AM-GM inequality is suggested to facilitate the proof. The discussion emphasizes ensuring all terms remain positive throughout the proof process. Ultimately, the inequality is shown to hold true under the given conditions.
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Prove that $\dfrac{y^2z}{x}+y^2+z\ge\dfrac{9y^2z}{x+y^2+z}$ for all positive real numbers $x,\,y$ and $z$.
 
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I use the fact, that the arithmetic mean is always greater than or equal to the harmonic mean (for positive reals):

\[\frac{\frac{y^2z}{x}+y^2 +z}{3} \geq \frac{3}{\frac{x}{y^2z}+\frac{1}{y^2}+\frac{1}{z}}\]

It follows immediately, that

\[\frac{y^2z}{x}+y^2 +z \geq \frac{9y^2z}{x+z+y^2}\]

q.e.d.
 
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