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find greatest number

Source: Japanese MO 2003, Problem 3

April 20, 2007
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Problem Statement

Find the greatest real number kk such that, for any positive a,b,ca,b,c with a2>bca^{2}>bc, (a2bc)2>k(b2ca)(c2ab)(a^{2}-bc)^{2}>k(b^{2}-ca)(c^{2}-ab).