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Ratio in a right triangle

Source: Finnish Mathematics Competition 2001, Final Round, Problem 1

November 14, 2011
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Problem Statement

In the right triangle ABC,ABC, CFCF is the altitude based on the hypotenuse AB.AB. The circle centered at BB and passing through FF and the circle with centre AA and the same radius intersect at a point of CB.CB. Determine the ratio FB:BC.FB : BC.