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Mongolia geometry
Problem
In a triangle , and let be a median of the . Let , be bases of perpendiculars dropped from to sides , respectively. If and area of the triangle is maximal then find the length of the median .

Solution
Since is median,
Moreover, if point coincide on the point such that and then area of triangle attain its maximal value. By simple calculation we get .
Moreover, if point coincide on the point such that and then area of triangle attain its maximal value. By simple calculation we get .
Final answer
√41
Techniques
Circle of ApolloniusCartesian coordinatesOptimization in geometry