In triangle ABC, point X is on side ¯BC such that AX=13, BX=10, CX=4, and the circumcircles of triangles ABX and ACX have the same radius. Find the area of triangle ABC.
Given the problem's conditions, we need to determine the area of triangle ABC. Let's start by defining the required variables and constraints.
First, we know:
- AX=13
- BX=10
- CX=4
We also know that the circumradii of triangles ABX and ACX are equal. Let R be the common circumradius.
### Step 1: Applying the Extended Law of Sines
The extended law of sines for any triangle △ABX states:
R=AX⋅BX⋅CX4⋅K
where K is the area of the triangle.
For triangle ABX:
R=AB⋅BX2⋅KABX=13⋅102⋅KABX
Thus,
KABX=13⋅102⋅R
For triangle ACX:
R=AC⋅CX2⋅KACX=13⋅42⋅KACX
Thus,
KACX=13⋅42⋅R
Given that both triangles share the same radius R, equate their areas relative to R:
13⋅102⋅R=13⋅42⋅R
### Step 2: Solving for Common Areas
Simplifying the equations, we find:
R=12
### Step 3: Ratio and Heron's Formula
Let's reconsider a simplified geometrical context:
Total sum of lengths AX+BX+CX=13+10+4=27
The sides of triangle are AB=17, BC=14, and CA=13. Applying Heron's formula:
s=17+14+132=22
Area=√s(s−a)(s−b)(s−c)=√22(22−17)(22−14)(22−13)
Area=√22⋅5⋅8⋅9=√7920=30√11
Thus, the area of triangle ABC is:
30√11