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The inequality states that for positive variables x, y, and z with the constraint xyz=1, the expression √(x²+1) + √(y²+1) + √(z²+1) is less than or equal to √2(x+y+z). Participants are discussing various approaches to prove this inequality, with some expressing skepticism about the validity of certain solutions. The conversation highlights the need for rigorous mathematical justification and clarity in the proofs presented. Overall, the discussion emphasizes the complexity of proving inequalities under specific conditions. The participants are engaged in a collaborative effort to find a valid proof for the stated inequality.
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For $x,\,y,\,z>0$ and $xyz=1$, prove $\sqrt{x^2+1}+\sqrt{y^2+1}+\sqrt{z^2+1}\le\sqrt{2}(x+y+z)$.
 
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anemone said:
For $x,\,y,\,z>0$ and $xyz=1$, prove $\sqrt{x^2+1}+\sqrt{y^2+1}+\sqrt{z^2+1}\le\sqrt{2}(x+y+z)$.
my solution:
let :$A=\sqrt{x^2+1}+\sqrt{y^2+1}+\sqrt{z^2+1}---(1)$
and B=$\sqrt{2}(x+y+z)---(2)$
using :Cauchy Schwarg inequalty or $AP\geq GP$ inequality (both will get the same result)
we have :$A^2\leq 3x^2+3y^2+3z^2+9---(3)$
$B^2\leq 6x^2+6y^2+6z^2=3x^2+3y^2+3z^2+3x^2+3y^2+3z^2---(4)$
but $3x^2+3y^2+3z^2\geq 3\sqrt[3]{27x^2y^2z^2}=9 $(using $AP\geq GP )$ again
$\therefore A^2\leq B^2$
this imples $A\leq B$
 
Albert said:
my solution:
let :$A=\sqrt{x^2+1}+\sqrt{y^2+1}+\sqrt{z^2+1}---(1)$
and B=$\sqrt{2}(x+y+z)---(2)$
using :Cauchy Schwarg inequalty or $AP\geq GP$ inequality (both will get the same result)
we have :$A^2\leq 3x^2+3y^2+3z^2+9---(3)$
$B^2\leq 6x^2+6y^2+6z^2=3x^2+3y^2+3z^2+3x^2+3y^2+3z^2---(4)$
but $3x^2+3y^2+3z^2\geq 3\sqrt[3]{27x^2y^2z^2}=9 $(using $AP\geq GP )$ again
$\therefore A^2\leq B^2$
this imples $A\leq B$

Hi Albert, thanks for participating..

But I don't think you've completed the proof, Albert...

You stated $3x^2+3y^2+3z^2\geq 3\sqrt[3]{27x^2y^2z^2}=9 $, which I agreed that it holds true for $x,\,y,\,z>0$ and $xyz=1$, but I can't see how that is going to help in proving $A\leq B$...sorry Albert...
 
anemone said:
Hi Albert, thanks for participating..

But I don't think you've completed the proof, Albert...

You stated $3x^2+3y^2+3z^2\geq 3\sqrt[3]{27x^2y^2z^2}=9 $, which I agreed that it holds true for $x,\,y,\,z>0$ and $xyz=1$, but I can't see how that is going to help in proving $A\leq B$...sorry Albert...

compare (3) and (4)
for each pair of x,y,z >0 ,and xyz=1
$A^2 \leq B^2$ always holds
when x=y=z=1 then
$A^2=B^2$ or $A=B$
 
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Albert said:
compare (3) and (4)
for each pair of x,y,z >0 ,and xyz=1
$A^2 \leq B^2$ always holds
when x=y=z=1 then
$A^2=B^2$ or $A=B$

I am also not convinced
x < A, y < B even A < B does not mean x < y

for example 3.5 < 4 and 3.4 < 6 does not mean 3.5 < 3.4
x < y need to be proved
in your case $A^2 < B^2$
 
let us consider the extreme condition :
$\sqrt {x^2+1}-\sqrt 2 x>0---(1)$
$\sqrt {y^2+1}-\sqrt 2 y>0---(2)$
the maximum value of(1)+(2) approaches 2
by using the given condition $xyz=1$
(that is $x ,y$ approach $0^+$ ,and the value of $z$ very big)
if we can find $z$ and $\sqrt 2 z-\sqrt {z^2+1}>2$
then the statement is true
(this can be done when $z$ appoaches $5.1^-$
 
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anemone said:
For $x,\,y,\,z>0$ and $xyz=1$, prove $\sqrt{x^2+1}+\sqrt{y^2+1}+\sqrt{z^2+1}\le\sqrt{2}(x+y+z)$.

Solution of other:

Let $f(x)=\sqrt{2}x-\sqrt{x^2+1}-\dfrac{\sqrt{2}\ln x}{2}$, note that (from graphical method) for $0<x<1$, we have the function $g(x)=\sqrt{2}x-\sqrt{x^2+1}$ lies above the function $h(x)=\dfrac{\sqrt{2}\ln x}{2}$ so $\sqrt{2}x-\sqrt{x^2+1}\ge\dfrac{\sqrt{2}\ln x}{2}$ holds for $0<x\le 1$, equality occurs at $x=1$.

Next, if we could prove $\sqrt{2}x-\sqrt{x^2+1}>\dfrac{\sqrt{2}\ln x}{2}$ for $x>1$, then the result will follow.

By using differentiation method, we find

$f'(x)=\sqrt{2}-\dfrac{x}{\sqrt{x^2+1}}-\dfrac{\sqrt{2}}{2x}=\dfrac{(2x-1)\sqrt{x^2+1}-\sqrt{2}x^2}{x\sqrt{2(x^2+1)}}$,

$f''(x)=\dfrac{1}{\sqrt{2}x^2}-\dfrac{1}{(x^2+1)\sqrt{x^2+1}}$ and $f'(x)=0$ iff $P(x)=(2x-1)\sqrt{x^2+1}-\sqrt{2}x^2=0$.

It's not hard to see $P(1)=0$, and $f''(1)>0$ so $(1,\,0)$ is a minimum point.

Note that $(2x-1)\sqrt{x^2+1}-\sqrt{2}x^2\div (x-1)$ gives $(x-1)(2x^3-2x^2+3x-1)=0$ and since $Q(x)=2x^3-2x^2+3x-1$ is a strictly increasing function beyond $x=1$ we can therefore conclude that $f(x)=\sqrt{2}x-\sqrt{x^2+1}-\dfrac{\sqrt{2}\ln x}{2}\ge 0$ for $x>0$.

Now, for $x,\,y,\,z>0$ and $xyz=1$, we can make the three inequalities as shown below and adding them up gives the desired result.

$\sqrt{2}x-\sqrt{x^2+1}\ge \dfrac{\sqrt{2}\ln x}{2}$

$\sqrt{2}y-\sqrt{y^2+1}\ge \dfrac{\sqrt{2}\ln y}{2}$

$\sqrt{2}z-\sqrt{z^2+1}\ge \dfrac{\sqrt{2}\ln z}{2}$

$\therefore \sqrt{x^2+1}+\sqrt{y^2+1}+\sqrt{z^2+1}\le\sqrt{2}(x+y+z)$.
 
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