MHB Prove Inequality for $x,y,z$ Positive Real Numbers

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The discussion focuses on proving the inequality involving positive real numbers x, y, and z. The inequality compares a combination of fractions involving these variables to a specific expression involving their square roots. Participants explore various mathematical approaches and techniques to validate the inequality. Key methods discussed include algebraic manipulation and the application of known inequalities. The conversation emphasizes the importance of rigorous proof in establishing the validity of the inequality.
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Given $x,\,y,\,z$ are positive real numbers. Prove that

$\dfrac{xy}{x^2+xy+y^2}-\dfrac{1}{9}+\dfrac{yz}{y^2+yz+z^2}-\dfrac{1}{9}+\dfrac{zx}{z^2+zx+x^2}-\dfrac{1}{9}\le \dfrac{2\sqrt{xy+yz+zx}}{3\sqrt{x^2+y^2+z^2}}$
 
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Solution of other:

Note that

$$\begin{align*}\sum_{cyclic}^{}\dfrac{xy}{x^2+xy+y^2}&=1-\left(\sum_{cyclic}^{}\dfrac{1}{3}-\dfrac{xy}{x^2+xy+y^2}\right)\\&=1-\sum_{cyclic}^{}\dfrac{(x-y)^2}{3(x^2+xy+y^2)}\\&\le 1-\sum_{cyclic}^{}\dfrac{(x-y)^2}{3(x^2+xy+y^2+z^2+yz+zx)}\\&=1-\dfrac{2}{3}\cdot \dfrac{x^2+y^2+z^2-xy-yz-zx}{x^2+y^2+z^2+xy+yz+zx}\\&=\dfrac{1}{3}+\dfrac{2}{3}\cdot \dfrac{2(xy+yz+zx)}{x^2+y^2+z^2+xy+yz+zx}\\&\le \dfrac{1}{3}+\dfrac{2}{3}\cdot \dfrac{2(xy+yz+zx)}{\sqrt{x^2+y^2+z^2}\sqrt{xy+yz+zx}}\\&=\dfrac{1}{3}+\dfrac{2}{3}\sqrt{\dfrac{xy+yz+zx}{x^2+y^2+z^2}} \end{align*}$$

Therefore we get

$\dfrac{xy}{x^2+xy+y^2}-\dfrac{1}{9}+\dfrac{yz}{y^2+yz+z^2}-\dfrac{1}{9}+\dfrac{zx}{z^2+zx+x^2}-\dfrac{1}{9}\le \dfrac{2\sqrt{xy+yz+zx}}{3\sqrt{x^2+y^2+z^2}}$ and we're hence done.
 

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