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Like solution 1, draw out the large equilateral triangle with side length <math>24</math>. Let the tangent point of the circle at <math>\overline{CD}</math> be G and the tangent point of the circle at <math>\overline{AF}</math> be H. Clearly, GH is the diameter of our circle, and is also perpendicular to <math>\overline{CD}</math> and <math>\overline{AF}</math>.
 
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The equilateral triangle of side length <math>10</math> is similar to our large equilateral triangle of <math>24</math>. And the height of the former equilateral triangle is <math>\sqrt{10^2-5^2}=5\sqrt{3}</math>. By our similarity condition,
 
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<math>\frac{10}{24}=\frac{5\sqrt{3}}{d+5\sqrt{3}}</math>
 
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Solving this equation gives <math>d=7\sqrt{3}</math>, and <math>d^2=\boxed{147}</math>
 
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Revision as of 00:39, 14 August 2025

Problem

Let $ABCDEF$ be an equiangular hexagon such that $AB=6, BC=8, CD=10$, and $DE=12$. Denote by $d$ the diameter of the largest circle that fits inside the hexagon. Find $d^2$.

Video Solution by Punxsutawney Phil

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oc-cDRIEzoo

Video Solution by Walt S

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wGP9bjkdh1M

See Also

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