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HMMT 2008 U12

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Suppose we have an (infinite) cone C\mathcal{C} with apex AA and a plane π\pi. The intersection of π\pi and C\mathcal{C} is an ellipse E\mathcal{E} with major axis BCB C, such that BB is closer to AA than CC, and BC=4,AC=5,AB=3B C=4, A C=5, A B=3. Suppose we inscribe a sphere in each part of C\mathcal{C} cut up by E\mathcal{E} with both spheres tangent to E\mathcal{E}. What is the ratio of the radii of the spheres (smaller to larger)?

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\frac{1}{3}

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