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prove triangle of maximal area is isosceles

Source: I.F.Sharygin contest 2009 - Correspondence round - Problem 15

May 31, 2009
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Problem Statement

Given a circle and a point C C not lying on this circle. Consider all triangles ABC ABC such that points A A and B B lie on the given circle. Prove that the triangle of maximal area is isosceles.