Minimum value of a ratio with given constraints
Source: 2024 Myanmar IMO Training
July 4, 2024
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Problem Statement
Let be positive real numbers satisfying
Let
M = \max\left(\frac{2a^2}{b} + c, \frac{2b^2}{a} + c \right) \text{ and } N = \min(a^2 + b^2, c^2).
Find the minimum possible value of .