Problem

Source: 2021 Sharygin Geometry Olympiad Finals grade VIII p6

Tags: geometry, Circumcenter, equal segments, Concyclic



Let $ABC$ be an acute-angled triangle. Point $P$ is such that $AP = AB$ and $PB\parallel AC$. Point $Q$ is such that $AQ = AC$ and $CQ\parallel AB$. Segments $CP$ and $BQ$ meet at point $X$. Prove that the circumcenter of triangle $ABC$ lies on the circle $(PXQ)$.