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Determining a point on plane with ratio of distances minimal

Source: Vietnam MO 1981 P3

March 17, 2011
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Problem Statement

A plane ρ\rho and two points M,NM, N outside it are given. Determine the point AA on ρ\rho for which AMAN\frac{AM}{AN} is minimal.