Please find the side length of an equilateral triangle

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Discussion Overview

The discussion revolves around finding the side length of an equilateral triangle given the distances from an inner point to the vertices. The problem involves geometric reasoning and potentially the application of trigonometric principles.

Discussion Character

  • Mathematical reasoning

Main Points Raised

  • One participant presents the problem with point P inside triangle ABC and provides the distances from P to the vertices.
  • Another participant suggests rotating the triangle by 60 degrees about point C, leading to a new position for point P and establishing a right angle in triangle CPA.
  • The angles and side lengths are referenced, but no complete solution is provided in the posts.
  • A later reply expresses enthusiasm for the proposed solution without detailing any specific steps or conclusions.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

The discussion does not reach a consensus, as multiple approaches are suggested, and no definitive solution is presented.

Contextual Notes

Some assumptions regarding the properties of equilateral triangles and the implications of the geometric transformations are not fully explored or stated.

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P is an inner point of equilateral triangle ABC ,
given PC=3, PA=4,PB=5 ,please find the side length of the equilateral triangle
 
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Albert said:
P is an inner point of equilateral triangle ABC ,
given PC=3, PA=4,PB=5 ,please find the side length of the equilateral triangle
Rotate the trianlge by 60 degrees about the point C. Let $P'$ be the new position of $P$. Then $\angle P'PA=90$. Thus we get a triangle $CPA$ with $\angle CPA=150$ and $PC=3, PA=4$. To find $AC$.
 

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