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Vietnam geometry
Problem
Given a triangle with fixed vertices , ; point moves such that triangle is acute. Let be the midpoint of and , be the projections of to , respectively.
a) Let be the circumcenter of triangle . meets and at , respectively. Prove that the circumcircle of triangle passes through a fixed point.
b) Suppose that the tangents of the circumcircle of triangle at , intersect each other at . Prove that lies on a fixed line.

a) Let be the circumcenter of triangle . meets and at , respectively. Prove that the circumcircle of triangle passes through a fixed point.
b) Suppose that the tangents of the circumcircle of triangle at , intersect each other at . Prove that lies on a fixed line.
Solution
a) Without loss of generality, suppose that . Clearly, lies on the opposite ray of ray . Note that is a cyclic quadrilateral and , we have which implies is a cyclic quadrilateral. Thus, passes through a fixed point .
b) Let be the circumcircle of triangle , it is obvious that is the diameter of . Let be the point on such that , we can easily prove and . Note that is the midpoint of , hence This follows that is a harmonic quadrilateral. Thus, passes through . Clearly, is the perpendicular bisector of so lies on a fixed line.
b) Let be the circumcircle of triangle , it is obvious that is the diameter of . Let be the point on such that , we can easily prove and . Note that is the midpoint of , hence This follows that is a harmonic quadrilateral. Thus, passes through . Clearly, is the perpendicular bisector of so lies on a fixed line.
Techniques
Triangle centers: centroid, incenter, circumcenter, orthocenter, Euler line, nine-point circleCyclic quadrilateralsTangentsPolar triangles, harmonic conjugatesAngle chasingConstructions and loci