Geometry Inequality
Source: Vietnam NMO 1986 Problem 2
February 6, 2009
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Problem Statement
Let , be respectively the circumradius and inradius of a regular -gonal pyramid. Prove that \frac{R}{r}\ge 1\plus{}\frac{1}{\cos\frac{\pi}{1986}} and find the total area of the surface of the pyramid when the equality occurs.