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APMO 2009 Problem 3

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Let three circles Γ1,Γ2,Γ3\Gamma_{1}, \Gamma_{2}, \Gamma_{3}, which are non-overlapping and mutually external, be given in the plane. For each point PP in the plane, outside the three circles, construct six points A1,B1,A2,B2,A3,B3A_{1}, B_{1}, A_{2}, B_{2}, A_{3}, B_{3} as follows: For each i=1,2,3,Ai,Bii=1,2,3, A_{i}, B_{i} are distinct points on the circle Γi\Gamma_{i} such that the lines PAiP A_{i} and PBiP B_{i} are both tangents to Γi\Gamma_{i}. Call the point PP exceptional if, from the construction, three lines A1B1,A2B2,A3B3A_{1} B_{1}, A_{2} B_{2}, A_{3} B_{3} are concurrent. Show that every exceptional point of the plane, if exists, lies on the same circle.

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