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5 variable inequality with product of 1

Source: 239 2013 J8

August 7, 2020
algebrainequalities

Problem Statement

The product of the positive numbers a,b,c,da, b, c, d and ee is equal to 11. Prove that a2b2+b2c2+c2d2+d2e2+e2a2a+b+c+d+e. \frac{a^2}{b^2}+\frac{b^2}{c^2}+\frac{c^2}{d^2}+\frac{d^2}{e^2}+\frac{e^2}{a^2} \geq a+b+c+d+e .