Proving a Fraction Inequality of Sin and Cos | $\pi/2$

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The discussion centers around proving a fraction inequality involving sine and cosine functions, specifically for angles constrained within the interval \([0, \frac{\pi}{2}]\). The problem is framed in the context of a mathematical proof, with participants exploring potential solutions and approaches.

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  • One participant presents a problem statement requiring proof of the inequality \(\frac{\sum_{i=1}^{10}\cos x_i}{\sum_{j=1}^{10}\sin x_j} \ge 3\) under the condition that \(\sum_{i=1}^{10}\sin^2x_i = 1\).
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  • A subsequent post hints at an alternative solution, suggesting that multiple methods may be explored.

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The discussion does not appear to reach a consensus, as multiple participants present their own solutions and approaches without resolving the inequality or establishing a definitive proof.

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The discussion lacks detailed mathematical steps or assumptions that may be necessary for a complete proof, and the dependence on the specific definitions of sine and cosine functions within the given interval is implicit.

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If $x_1,x_2,...,x_{10} \in [0;\frac{\pi}{2}]$ and $\sum_{i=1}^{10}\sin^2x_i = 1.$

- then prove, that:

\[ \frac{\sum_{i=1}^{10}\cos x_i}{\sum_{j=1}^{10}\sin x_j} \ge 3\]
 
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lfdahl said:
If $x_1,x_2,...,x_{10} \in [0;\frac{\pi}{2}]$ and $\sum_{i=1}^{10}\sin^2x_i = 1.$

- then prove, that:

\[ \frac{\sum_{i=1}^{10}\cos x_i}{\sum_{j=1}^{10}\sin x_j} \ge 3\]
my solution:
let $p=\sum_{i=1}^{10}\cos x_i=(cos\,{x_1}+----+\cos\,{x_{10}})$

$q=\sum_{i=1}^{10}\sin x_i=(sin\,{x_1}+----+\sin\,{x_{10}})$
so $1\leq q^2\leq 3 ---(1) $ from $---(2)$
for $x_1,x_2,...,x_{10} \in [0;\frac{\pi}{2}]$ and $\sum_{i=1}^{10}\sin^2x_i = 1.---(2)$
we have :$p\geq \sum_{i=1}^{10}\cos^2x_i = 9.$
so $ \dfrac {p}{q}\geq \dfrac{9}{q^2}---(3)$
from (1)(2)(3) we have :$\dfrac {p}{q}\geq 3$
 
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Albert said:
my solution:
let $p=\sum_{i=1}^{10}\cos x_i=(cos\,{x_1}+----+\cos\,{x_{10}})$

$q=\sum_{i=1}^{10}\sin x_i=(sin\,{x_1}+----+\sin\,{x_{10}})$
so $1\leq q^2\leq 3 ---(1) $ from $---(2)$
for $x_1,x_2,...,x_{10} \in [0;\frac{\pi}{2}]$ and $\sum_{i=1}^{10}\sin^2x_i = 1.---(2)$
we have :$p\geq \sum_{i=1}^{10}\cos^2x_i = 9.$
so $ \dfrac {p}{q}\geq \dfrac{9}{q^2}---(3)$
from (1)(2)(3) we have :$\dfrac {p}{q}\geq 3$

Very well done, Albert! Thankyou for your nice solution!
 

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