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2 planes and bisector of angle

Source: Japan Mathematical Olympiad Finals 2004 , Problem 3

March 21, 2006
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Problem Statement

Given two planes π1, π2\pi _1,\ \pi _2 intersecting orthogonally in space. Let A,BA,B be two distinct points on the line of intersection of π1\pi _1 and π2,\pi _2, and CC be the point which is on π2\pi _2 but not on π1.\pi_1. Denote by PP the intersection point of the bisector of BCA\angle {BCA} and ABAB, and denote SS by the circumference on π1\pi _1 with a diameter AB.AB. For an arbiterary plane π3\pi _3 which contains CP,CP, if D,ED,E are the intersection points of π3\pi_3 and S,S, then prove that CPCP is the bisector of DCE.\angle {DCE}.