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ABC is a triangle with AC = 1, AB = c/b and BC = a/b.

Q is a variable point on AC such that CQ = x and QA = 1 – x.

The perpendiculars from A and C to BQ (extended if necessary) are $d_2$ and $d_1$ respectively.

p is a given length of reasonable size (like $p > d_1$ and $p>d_2$).

If $d_1^2 + d_2^2 = p^2$, find the location of Q (or equivalently x) in terms of (some of) the given unknowns.

I have transformed the question to the following figure. But that still leads me to nowhere. Any suggestion (either continuing or starting from the very beginning)? enter image description here

Mick
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  • This question originates from the post #381501. I have the question slightly rephrased and have part of it solved. – Mick Feb 25 '14 at 04:52

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